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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...
- Exhibitions
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- Search The Collections
The National Museum of American History collects artifacts...
- Archives Center
The Archives Center holds more than 1,500 collections...
- African American History
Explore the digital resources on this page to learn more...
- Asian Pacific American History
Education . The links below offer resources relating to...
- Infectious Disease History
Infectious disease, and our response to it, has shaped...
- Latino History
Food History (PDF). This guide from the museum's Food...
- LGBTQ History
LGBTQ+ history is a part of American history that the museum...
- About Our People
The National Museum of American History is a forum where...
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American Culture. Through culture we explore what it means to be American. American culture—our entertainment, our art, and our creative expressions of daily life—has the power to captivate, inspire, and transform us.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture, like all other Smithsonian museums, hopes to benefit from donations of historical artifacts, archival documents, and works of art. Before accepting anything for the National Collection, the Museum must evaluate all material.
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. Among the items on display is the original Star-Spangled Banner.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.
The Museum building is African American history and culture writ large on the National Mall of the United States. Its location and its design represent the past, present, and future of the African American experience in ways tangible and symbolic.