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The
recently renovated 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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