When is Smithsonian National Museum of American History open?
Every day, 10 AM–5:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- 4.728k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Smithsonian museum of American history and pop culture, with the Star-Spangled Banner, First Ladies gallery, ruby slippers and Julia Child's kitchen.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Smithsonian National Museum of American History?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Smithsonian National Museum of American History indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Smithsonian National Museum of American History good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Smithsonian National Museum of American History cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Smithsonian National Museum of American History?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Smithsonian National Museum of American History?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Smithsonian National Museum of American History?
1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560.
Is Smithsonian National Museum of American History wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: assisted listening devices, hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Smithsonian National Museum of American History
- 2 National Museum of African American History and Culture · 4 min
- 3 DC by Foot · 7 min
- 4 Enid A. Haupt Garden · 8 min
- 5 White House Visitor Center · 8 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 28k reviews
Known for
- Star-Spangled Banner
- First Ladies exhibit
- Ruby slippers
- Julia Child's kitchen
What people say
- People like:
- Free admission, first ladies exhibit, interactive displays
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
National Museum of African American History and CultureMuseum · 4 min walk
DC by FootTours · 7 min walk
Good nowEnid A. Haupt GardenGarden · 8 min walk
White House Visitor CenterNature centre · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.