Metro to the National Museum of American History - Washington DC

The Museum

The National Museum of American History is devoted to the scientific, cultural, social, technological, and political development of the United States. The Museum has approximately 3 million objects in its collections, and about 5-8% of the collection is on view at any one time. They have everything from the original Star-Spangled Banner and Abraham Lincoln's top hat to Dizzy Gillespie's angled trumpet and Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz". Their collections form a fascinating mosaic of American life and comprise the greatest single collection of American history.

Hours of Operation

The Museum is open 10:00AM to 5:30PM every day except December 25. Admission is always FREE and no tickets are required.

Special Extended Hours:
On days with extended hours the Museum remains open until 7:30pm. However, note that there are exceptions and the schedule is subject to change.

Parking

There is no public parking facility at the Smithsonian on the National Mall. There are a limited number of free, 3-hour limit, on-street parking spaces near National Mall museums along Jefferson and Madison Drives; for visitors with disabilities, vehicles must display the appropriate plate or permit while parked in designated handicapped parking spaces. There are numerous commercial parking lots throughout the city.