The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History preserves our nation’s collections and tells a full and complex history of the United States.

Welcome to the National Museum of American History! The museum’s world class collection of over 1.7 million objects helps tell the complex history of our nation. Hours. The museum is open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is …

Feb 10, 2025 · The National Museum of American History serves as the custodian of our national treasures and is honored to hold the public’s trust. At the heart of the museum are the dedicated professionals who care for its audiences, collections, resources, messages, buildings, and scholarship—all in service to the people of the United States.

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

The National Museum of American History opened to the public in January 1964 as the Museum of History and Technology. It was the sixth Smithsonian building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Since then, some 4 million visitors a year have passed through the doors to enjoy the museum’s exhibitions, public programs, educational activities ...

Feb 24, 2025 · Understanding women’s history is integral to understanding the American experience. Although often underrepresented in recorded histories, women helped build the United States of America of today and women will help shape the United States of America of the future. Visit our topic page to explore the historical resources our museum has to offer.

The Price of Freedom: Americans at War surveys the history of America’s military from the French and Indian Wars to the present day, exploring ways in which wars have been defining episodes in American history. The exhibition extends far beyond a survey of battles to present the link between military conflict and American political leadership ...

The selection of images on display provided glimpses of the war front, illustrated participation on the home front, revealed the new roles of women, demonstrated new technologies, showed the breadth of military service, and depicted America’s allies and enemies at that time.

The National Youth Summit Our educational resources are designed to align with national standards, inspire curiosity and wonder, and contribute to a more just and compassionate learning environment. Whether you're a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, we offer a range of resources, interactive content, and behind-the-scenes insights to ...

American Enterprise chronicles the tumultuous interaction of capitalism and democracy that resulted in the continual remaking of American business—and American life. Visitors are immersed in the dramatic arc of labor, power, wealth, success, and failure in American business and innovation from the mid-1700s to the present.