National Museum of American History

Hours:
  • Currently closed for Renovations
  • 10:30am-5:30pm (hours extended during the summer)
  • Closed Christmas Day
Location:

14th St NW & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Closest Metro:

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Price:
Free

Phone number:
202-633-1000

  • Opened in 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology, but changed to its current name in 1980
  • House many different props from American television shows
  • The gigantic 15 star and 15 stripe American flag is preserved upstairs, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner
  • Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz are on display

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