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Do you want to live out Night at the Museum? Well, you can get close. At the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, you can see different tokens of our nation’s history. This post outlines 3 things you will see at this museum. As an added bonus, entry to all Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC are FREE!
Planning A Trip To Washington DC?
There is so much to see and do in Washington DC. Covering everything from Smithsonian museums to tours of The White House, you will not want to miss out on any of these exciting sights.
The complete guide for what to do in Washington DC covers the must-see landmarks in our nation’s capitol.
1. See Mementos Throughout Our Country’s History
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is filled with an array of mementos. All of these pieces have been curated to reflect our nation’s history. One thing I liked about the exhibits is they do not shy away from the awful parts of history. I think this is important for museumgoers to be reminded of these pieces of history so we can appreciate what we have now.
2. See The First Ladies’ Inaugural Ball Gowns
My favorite part of the Smithsonian was seeing the first ladies’ inaugural ball gowns. They wore these dresses as their lives were changing forever! Their husbands were being installed President of the United States. What kind of dress would you wear?
3. See Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers
When I arrived at the Smithsonian, it became clear one of their most prized possessions are Dorothy’s slippers from The Wizard of Oz.
Other Smithsonian Museums
There are 17 Smithsonian museums in Washington DC, most of which are located along the National Mall. My boyfriend was interested in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum so we stopped in for a look. My favorite artifact is Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed 5B airplane on display.
Learn more about this Smithsonian and read 5 reasons the Air and Space Museum is the best in Washington DC.
Book Your Trip Now
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is centrally located on the National Mall. It is located near the Washington Monument and relatively close to the US Capitol Building. You can pop in for a FREE tour and some FREE air conditioning! I sure needed it.
Looking for more free tours? Read 25 things to see on the free tour of the White House.
Whether you are planning a trip to the District of Colombia or are just looking for inspiration for your next vacation, I hope you enjoyed reading about my favorite places. The only thing better than visiting these spots and enjoying them is getting to share them with friends and family. Please comment if you have visited the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and tell me how you liked it.
Want more to see? Check out all 10 of the monuments to see in Washington DC.
I am always open to recommendations. If you have any favorite spots in Washington DC, please share them below!
Cheers!
