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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HISTORY

The museum's world class collections help tell the complex history of our
nation. We are located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Open today 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Plan Your Visit


EXPLORE ENTERTAINMENT NATION

Entertainment has the power to captivate, inspire and transform us. It brings us
together. We share it when we spontaneously recite lines from a favorite movie,
dance to the same groove or recreate a national sports moment on a neighborhood
street. It can also spur critical conversations, expose divides, and foster
important historical change.

 

Visit Entertainment Nation


STORIES

 * The history behind Julian “Cannonball” Adderley’s saxophone
   Article
 * Blessings from the universe: Walter Mercado
   Article
 * What our visitors are saying about Entertainment Nation
   Article

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OBJECTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS


DOROTHY'S RUBY SLIPPERS

Sixteen-year-old Judy Garland wore these sequined shoes as Dorothy Gale in the
1939 MGM musical film The Wizard of Oz..


MUHAMMAD ALI'S BOXING ROBE

Muhammad Ali gained fame for his boxing skills, charisma, and the controversy he
generated outside the ring.


THE ORIGINAL KERMIT PUPPET

Jim Henson's first Kermit puppet was made from his mother’s old spring coat and
a pair of blue jeans.
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As the nation’s history museum, we empower people to create a just and
compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our
past.

About Our Mission


FEATURED EVENTS

 * HISTORY FILM FORUM PRESENTS: MASTERS OF THE AIR
   
   Saturday, January 27, 2024

 * SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA "THE LEGACY OF MAX ROACH" CONCERT
   
   Saturday, February 10, 2024

 * SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH "ASPECTS OF
   ELLINGTON" CONCERT
   
   Friday, April 05, 2024

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DIVE INTO EXHIBITIONS


ENTERTAINMENT NATION

Entertainment has the power to captivate, inspire and transform us.
On View 3 West


(RE)FRAMING CONVERSATIONS

PHOTOGRAPHS BY RICHARD AVEDON 1946-1965

Explore the power and impact of post-WWII magazine photography through iconic
portraits.
On View 3 West


¡DE ÚLTIMA HORA!

LATINAS REPORT BREAKING NEWS

This bilingual exhibition showcases the work of seven Latina journalists on
Spanish-language television.
On View 2 West
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WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY


ELLA FITZGERALD




JENNY LIND




SELENA




JENI LEGON




BILLIE JEAN KING




CELIA CRUZ




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Hours & Admission

Open every day, except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admission is free and no tickets are required.

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Our mission is to empower people to create a just and compassionate future by
exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of our past.

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