National Museum of American History

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9 / 10

9 expert reviews

“Among the exhibitions, America on the Move chronicles the changing ways Americans have got around a large country and how different modes of transport have transformed the nation.”

– Time Out

Frommer's Frommer's
"As a bastion of U.S. culture and history, this museum tells America's story in terms of everyday life." Full review
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Be sure to visit the museum's gift shops and dining options, also revamped during the remodeling.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This institution has accented itself with the daily bric-a-brac of the American experience... along with icons such as Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Kermit the Frog." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the most popular museums in the Smithsonian collection, The National Museum of American History tells the story of America through its politics, technology, wars, pop culture, and food." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This unique museum captures the essence of America by presenting the objects and ideas that have figured prominently in the nation's material and social development." Full review
Where Where
"With five million visitors annually, this museum is one of the Smithsonian’s most popular." Full review
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