Turning Points in History”
Student Showcases and Performances
Wednesday, June 12; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The “Fenómeno Latino” Family Festival will feature live music, dance lessons, a drum circle and ...

From new biographies to Hollywood biopics to the reverse side of a quarter, it seems like Anna May Wong is everywhere these ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has added a gold pocket watch to its collections that once belonged to ...

Open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Our mission is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, ...

The Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection (NNC) is America's collection of monetary and transactional objects. This diverse and expansive global collection contains objects that represent every ...

Learn where to eat, shop, and play during your visit to the museum. The main eatery for the National Museum of American History is Eat at America’s Table, serving a changing menu of American regional ...

The National Numismatic Collection is comprised of approximately 1.6 million objects and is thought to be the largest money collection in the world. Its diverse holdings represent every inhabited ...

The Division of Medicine and Science acquires, preserves, studies, and interprets the material culture of the biological, medical, and physical sciences, and the fields of mathematics, computers, and ...

Find answers below to questions parents and caregivers frequently ask about visiting the museum with children. For general information about the museum such as hours, locations, rest rooms, security ...

Open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and no tickets are required.

Masks are not currently required to visit. While not required, all visitors who feel more comfortable wearing a face mask during their visit are encouraged to do so. Our current health and safety ...

We're pleased you are planning a visit to the National Museum of American History! If you have a question that isn't answered below, please check our Plan Your Visit section of the site. Yes! Advance ...