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Welcome to American History. The museum's world class collections help tell the complex history of our nation. We are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Plan Your Visit.
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Welcome to the National Museum of American History! The...
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- Archives Center
The Archives Center holds more than 1,500 collections...
- African American History
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- Asian Pacific American History
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- Infectious Disease History
Infectious Disease in American History. Infectious disease,...
- LGBTQ History
LGBTQ+ history is a part of American history that the museum...
- About Our People
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National Museum of American History. Through incomparable collections, rigorous research, and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center, explores the infinite richness and complexity of American history.
Website. americanhistory .si .edu. The National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center is a historical museum in Washington, D.C. It collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.
Background. Opened in January 1964 as the National Museum of History and Technology, the museum was renamed the National Museum of American History in October 1980 to more accurately reflect its scope of interests and responsibilities. The museum is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., near the Washington Monument.
The National Museum of American History is located on Constitution Avenue NW and runs along the National Mall. Through research, in-depth exhibits, extensive collections and public outreach, the museum presents America’s history in all of its complexity.
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