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National Museum of American History

 
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The Basics

Address
On the Mall, 14th Street at Constitution Avenue NW
City
Washington
Telephone
202-633-1000
Website
www.gosmithsonian.com/acti...
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Visited
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Latitude
38.891331
Longitude
-77.030052
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About This Site:


 
 
Simply the greatest collection of American history artifacts in the world, the National Museum of American History is a part of the vast Smithsonian Institution. Located on The Mall in Washington, DC, the museum collects, preserves and displays American heritage in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific and military history. Documenting the American experience from Colonial times to present, the museum looks at growth and change in the United States.
 
Note: The museum is under renovation and closed until Summer 2008. However, a sizable portion of the exhibits is on display on the museum's website as well as on temporary display at the National Air and Space Museum.

 

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National Museum of American History to Reopen

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The Smithsonian Institution has scheduled the reopening of the National Museum of American History for November 21st. The museum underwent a 2-year $85 million renovation. Visitors to the reopening will get a new change to see the nearly two century o ...

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