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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. The museum helps people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape ...
The National Museum of American History collects artifacts of all kinds—from gowns to locomotives—to preserve for the American people an enduring record of their past. We have more than 1.7 million objects and 22,000 linear feet of archival documents in our collection. Search the Collections. Learn More. About the Online Collection
National Museum of American History. 1300 Constitution Ave., NW. Washington, DC. See on Map Floor Plan. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25. Admission is free.
The National Museum of American History showcases national treasures, like the Star-Spangled Banner and special exhibits on girlhood and religion.
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On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight of those “broad stripes and bright stars†inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States national anthem.
Through incomparable collections, rigorous research and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History explores the infinite richness and complexity of American history. The museum helps people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape a more informed future.
