This astounding museum has been in the offing since 1915 when a group of African-American veterans of the Civil War first proposed a museum and memorial in Washington. A visit of its chronologically arranged galleries starts below ground level and submerges the visitor in the dark and despair of slavery's Middle Passage then wends and ascends to upper floors where... More 

An interesting but also very patriotic museum about the history of the USA. I liked the oldest parts best and felt that the exhibitions should be even larger. It has a very good cafe downstairs and concerts in the lobby

I expected less of the background data, more of the pop culture in certain areas. I loved Julia Child's Kitchen, the history of transportation and the 3d Sim rides in the basement. Many exhibits were closed, including the African American exhibit.

Washington provided us with tons of things to do, among them this Memorial place. We enjoyed all the sites we visite and this Museum was part of our nice vacation.

We went for the First Ladies clothing exhibits, but found much more about Presidential history in general. The Stars and Stripes flag was stunning,

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this museum but I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. On entering the museum we immediately went to see the original Star Spangled Banner which is kept in very dark conditions as it is so fragile and it has an interesting display explaining its story and explaining why there are some large holes in it.... More 

There is so much to see in the National Museum of American History. Just to see the American Flag displayed that inspired Francis Scott Key to compose, "The Star-Spangled Banner," is worth the visit. It is an awesome experience.

Great museum. The technology and transportation section was Incredible, as was the African-american section. Only reason to drop a star is that about a third or the miseum was being renovated. On another no

I'm not even American, but seeing the original Stars and Stripes makes me appreciative of where I live and where I've grown up. The section on the wars America has been in taught me SO MUCH. Loved my adulthood history lesson.