Experts' Choice Award National Museum of American History
What the experts agree on
One of the Smithsonian's most-visited museums, showcasing millions of artifacts—from Dorothy's ruby slippers to transportation history—that tell America's story through everyday life, politics, and pop culture.
“Among the exhibitions, America on the Move chronicles the changing ways Americans have got around a large country and how different modes of transport have transformed the nation.”
– Time Out
Lonely Planet "This institution has accented itself with the daily bric-a-brac of the American experience... along with icons such as Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Kermit the Frog." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most popular museums in the Smithsonian collection, The National Museum of American History tells the story of America through its politics, technology, wars, pop culture, and food." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This unique museum captures the essence of America by presenting the objects and ideas that have figured prominently in the nation's material and social development." Full review
Where "With five million visitors annually, this museum is one of the Smithsonian’s most popular." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a staggering lesson on the journey and emancipation of Afro-Americans." Full review
Fodor's "The 3 million artifacts and archival materials in the country's largest American history museum explore America's cultural, political and scientific past." Full review
Frommer's "A visit to the National Museum of American History today is a more penetrating, fun, and interesting experience than it ever was before." Full review
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Be sure to visit the museum's gift shops and dining options, also revamped during the remodeling.
Rough Guide "Highlights include the National Museum of American History, home to the Star-Spangled Banner and George Washington's wooden teeth"
National Geographic "You could easily spend a week inside the Museum of American History (highlights include the flag that inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' a fascinating exhibit on the American..."
National Geographic "The National Museum of American History shows off the 'star-spangled banner,' first ladies' inaugural gowns, and TV relics including a Kermit the Frog puppet"
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