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Notice The museum is closed for renovations until
September 2008
The
National Museum of American History is known as
"Americas Attic." The museum offers three floors of
exhibitions that explore the rich diversity of American
history. Among the wealth of Americana are the
flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner, first
ladies' inaugural gowns, quilts, cars and locomotives.
Popular exhibitions include Information Age, Field to
Factory, A More Perfect Union: Japanese Americans and
the Constitution, and American Encounters. The museum
features permanent and special exhibits. Check the
link to the museum's site below for current exhibits.
Open: daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; extended
summer hours determined annually. Tours for groups and
for hearing and visually impaired visitors by
appointment; call (202) 357-1481 or (202) 357- 1563
(TTY) Monday-Friday. Admission: Free
Metro: Smithsonian, Federal Triangle.
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