Social Studies Field Trips
National Museum of American History
Image courtesy of the
National Museum of American History
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Image courtesy of the
National Museum of American History
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: National Museum of American History | |||
| STREET: 14th St. and Constitution Aves., NW | |||
| CITY: Washington | STATE: DC | ZIP: 20560 | COUNTY: D.C. |
| PHONE: 202-357-2700 | FEES: None | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Daily, 10 am - 5:30 pm. | |||
| METRO: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian stations on Blue/Orange line. | |||
| GRADES: 5 | UNITS: 13 Colonies, Westward |
| CONTACT: Andrea Lowther | PHONE: 202-357-1481 (recorded information) or 202-357-1483 (Andrea Lowther) |
| TYPE: Museum | FEES: None |
| DAYS: T W Th, limited walk through on Friday | HOURS: 10 am - 5:30 pm |
| LUNCH: Cafeteria in bldg; no bag lunches allowed. May eat outdoors on the mall in good weather | |
| GROUP SIZE: varies depends on the tour, 1 adult per 15 students | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour | |
DESCRIPTION: The museum has an exhibition of lifestyles and communities that existed right after the Revolutionary War. Examples are: Virginia farmer, a Native American community, a New England merchant, and varied crafts people. Hands-on components. Must reserve the tour by mail or fax (202-357-3328) at least four weeks in advance. Self-guided brochure for ages 6-9 years and ages 10-13 years is also available.
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Last updated on Sept. 30, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us