Experiences
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian museum anchor on the National Mall, useful for first-visit pacing because it is free, central, and does not require timed-entry passes.
Practical fit
Why it is in the guide
- Official Smithsonian pages list 1300 Constitution Avenue NW and no passes needed.
- Useful as the flexible museum anchor before adding timed-entry museums.
Details
Visitor basics
Address 1300 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20560
Phone +1-202-633-1000
Website
Official site
Sources
Checked references
- National Museum of American History Smithsonian page checked 2026-05-27
- National Museum of American History getting here checked 2026-05-27