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This is one of my favorite places in Washington DC. If you are an American and have not visited this museum, you have a debt to cover. If you are a visitor in the US and have not visit this museum, you will lose the opportunity to see almost the entire history of this Nation in a single building. The museum is very attractive and dynamic because the rooms show history through the different elements that make up the country.

You can see the history of the US through politics, culture, transportation, numismatics, technology, wars, houses, etc. There are three floors full of information about how our nation was founded and how it has developed and grown. My favorite rooms are the Transportation room, the Presidents room and the First Ladies room. I think that the most important and solemn place in the museum is the Start Spangler Banner Room.

The flag that inspired the National Anthem is preserved there. It is a unique space that will make you feel great emotion and pride. Without a doubt, this museum is a place that you cannot exclude from your list if you visit DC.

This was my favorite museum I've seen so far of the Smithsonian Museums in DC. Expect to spend 2 1/2-4 hours here. Note: The Museum is free but parking is EXTREMELY limited since it is near the National Mall and next door to the Museum of Natural History (I recommend visiting both of these in the same day if you can). There is no parking garage and while there is street parking, it is VERY, VERY limited and it is only allowed for 2 hours (not enough time to see everything).

Use public transportation if possible. Ok- so we visited 6/2022 and the famous Wizard of Oz Ruby Red slippers are not currently on display BUT THERE IS SO MUCH ELSE TO SEE. The ACTUAL Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner" is on display. The actual hat President Lincoln wore to the Ford's Theater the night he was assassinated was on display.

The Presidential Ladies Fashion exhibit was my favorite- it is a 100+ year tradition for a First Lady to donate one of her gowns to the Smithsonian Museum. The American Red Cross Ambulance was really neat. The actual counter and chairs from Woolworth's Diner from the Greensboro Civil Rights Sit-In is on display. The Currency exhibit is exceptional.

It was fun to see Julia Child's Kitchen. The Transportation Through the Ages exhibit has a lot of amazing vehicles of all kinds, and plenty of trains for my "Sheldon-like" train-loving husband. There are lots of interactive exhibits for kids and teens. I highly recommend this museum.

This museum had pretty fun things to see, but my kids walked through it very quickly. It doesn't have very many interactive exhibits, and they only last so long looking only. We loved seeing Lincoln's hat, although it is very faded. Sadly the ruby slippers have lost their luster as well. I loved seeing part of the Berlin wall. The transportation part was very cool as well.

This is great museum to visit with the family. The layout is great to appreciate all facets of American culture. Highly recommended! There's also an area for kids to explore and learn. In addition, they have a cafeteria so you don't need to leave far for food. A lot of seating as well to sit down and rest. Must visit.

This museum is one of the greatest Smithsonian museums! It has some of the most historical artifacts such as the Greensboro 4 Woolworth counter and so much more. But, we didn't get to see Lincoln's top hat, some parts were under construction but I still loved the museum. Remember you need plenty of time for there is much to see and read.

Incredible museum that features nearly all facets that encompasses American history. There is so much to see and explore that you can't even do it all in a single day. This museum includes the history of mechanical devises, food culture, transportation history, pop culture, presidential history, and so much more. This museum really has it all. Since it is owned by the Smithsonian, admission is at no charge!

It is very clean, accessible, well maintained, and certainly informative and educational for people of all ages. This is a museum that everyone should experience in their lifetime and I would fully recommend going here.

Galleries included early and modern displays: Modes of Transportation-Food-Inventions-Military-Government- Really cool to see these objects up close to get a real sense of the times.(Went during the week--was moderately busy) ***Smithsonian Museum of American History*** Great artifacts and displays. I thought there would be more of a variety ( in the fossil section) and more ancient artifacts.although it was a Sunday and VERY busy.couldn't spend much time viewing each artifact on display. Try going during the week so you have more space to take your time while viewing ***Smithsonian museum of Natural History***

This place should be called The Museum of American Everything. A super eclectic collection of what makes America special - from the Star Spangled Banner, to Judy Garland's ruby red slippers. Be aware that many exhibitions are currently closed for renovation - so if you're going for anything in particular, do check their website first. Unexpected highlights for me were the transportation exhibits, as well as the Presidential and First Lady sections.

The overall appearance of this museum is amazing! So clean, staff is courteous, the exhibits look terrific. The only downside is some of the information. I know this isn't supposed to be a 300 level history course, but some of the facts were more whitewashed than truth. Calling a slave an "indentured servant"? Not mentioning much of the racism and other acts (trail of tears, wounded knee), it seemed like it wanted to ignore the truth. I get not being too graphic, but at least mention it. Good for young kids I guess.

Free museum. Lots of interesting history, baseball, war, food, ruby red slippers, currency, etc. If you love history, you'll be here at least half the day. I enjoyed this museum quite a bit. Second time visiting, first time was 10+ years ago. 3 floors of history. Easy access from the metro. Short walk to museum from metro.