National Museum of American History
The original Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy's ruby slippers, Julia Child's kitchen and the First Ladies' gowns, in one free museum.
- Open
- Every day except December 25
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Federal Triangle or Smithsonian station.
Why Go
The huge flag that inspired the national anthem is displayed in a dim, protected chamber. There's also a Greensboro lunch counter from the civil rights sit-ins, and Horatio Greenough's strange bare-chested statue of George Washington.
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