National Museum of American History, Washington DC
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National Museum of American History - by Joshua Taylor on Google
Description
The National Museum of American History collection spans the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. Sections include transportation and technology (anchored by the 1831 John Bull locomotive), science and innovation, American ideals, the original Star Spangled Banner Flag (that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor in 1812), the George Washington statue (sculpted for the US Capitol), military history (gunboat USS Philadelphia) and entertainment, sports, and music. There are also some outdoor sculptures.
Access & Transport
The museum is on the northern side of the National Mall, between the Natural History Museum and the National Museum of African American History & Culture. It is 300m from the 'Federal Triangle' (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) and 'Smithsonian' (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) metro stations. There are also bus services along Constitution Ave and Madison Dr NW.
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity is easily combined with a walk along the National Mall and the following museums: National Museum of African American History & Culture, Natural History Museum and National Museum of Asian Art.
Environmental & Social
No environmental data - we expect the carbon footprint to be reasonable on a per visitor basis. Helps preserve the country's historical heritage + educational aspects
Conclusion
This museum isn't of the same calibre as some of the other along the National Mall but still very much worth exploring - US nationals will obviously feel more engaged but foreign travellers should also find several areas of interest.
Key positive
Several top-tier artefacts such as the Star Spangled Banner
Central location and free admission
Key negative
Average visitors' feedback around curation & display quality
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Children under 8-10yrs old may not be very interested.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday10:00 - 17:30
Thursday10:00 - 17:30
Friday10:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 17:30
Sunday10:00 - 17:30