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 Step inside the National Museum of American History and experience the passion, creativity and inspiration of the American people. Walk through the fascinating exhibits and collections and transport yourself through hundreds of years of history, culture and the lives of our people. Over 3 million artifacts will amaze and enlighten you, including the original Star-Spangled Banner and Abraham Lincoln’s top hat. The museum’s exhibits trace the major events and themes in American History offering a vast array of interesting sights, information and exploration. America on the Move gives guests a look into the evolution of transportation in the U.S. from 1870 to the present. Other exhibits like The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden, Within These Walls and more have attracted many millions of visitors over the years. The Archives Center presents an extraordinary collection of documents, photographs, motion pictures and other works including items like the Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, advertising histories of major U.S. corporations and Duke Ellington’s sheet music, correspondence and photos relating to his life and career.
You can even see Archie Bunker’s chair from the classic television series All in The Family and other television-related items. There’s a host of demonstrations, lectures, tours, musical and storytelling events and festivals that make the National Museum of American History an amazing stop on any day. No matter who you are or where you come from, the museum has something in store for you. |
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