In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness
August 30 at 10am
Northwest Washington
Founding ideals made tangible
Upcoming events at Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- Story Time with DC Public Library — 2026-09-23T10:45:00-04:00
Art & MuseumsArt & MuseumsSmithsonian National Museum of American History
Opens Sunday at 10:00 AM
At Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Northwest Washington, Washington
👟Wear comfortable shoes for the three floors of exhibits
🕒Allow several hours to explore the extensive collections
💡Visit Spark!Lab for hands-on invention activities
Located on the National Mall, this Smithsonian institution preserves and shares the complex history of the United States through world-class collections, interactive exhibitions, and dynamic educational programming.
Interactive history exhibits
Family-friendly museum
American cultural artifacts
Hands-on learning
Art & MuseumsArt & MuseumsSmithsonian National Museum of American History
At Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Opens Sunday at 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington, Washington
👟Wear comfortable shoes for the three floors of exhibits
🕒Allow several hours to explore the extensive collections
💡Visit Spark!Lab for hands-on invention activities
Located on the National Mall, this Smithsonian institution preserves and shares the complex history of the United States through world-class collections, interactive exhibitions, and dynamic educational programming.
Interactive history exhibits
Family-friendly museum
American cultural artifacts
Hands-on learning
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