Notable US Museums

 National Museum of American History

Major National Museums in the United States

Smithsonian Institution Museums

• National Museum of American History - Devoted to the political, cultural, and scientific history of the United States.
• National Museum of Natural History - Features exhibits on natural history, including fossils, minerals, and human origins.
• National Air and Space Museum - Showcases the history of aviation and space exploration.
• National Museum of African American History and Culture - Dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture.
• National Museum of the American Indian - Focuses on the history and culture of Native Americans.
• National Portrait Gallery - Houses portraits of notable American figures.
• Smithsonian American Art Museum - Contains a broad collection of American art.
• National Postal Museum - Explores the history of the U.S. postal service.
• Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) - Serves as the institution's administrative headquarters and visitor center.
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - Focuses on modern and contemporary art.
• National Museum of African Art - Dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of African art.
• Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Houses Asian art collections.
• National Zoological Park (National Zoo) - Provides engaging experiences with animals and showcases conservation efforts.
• Anacostia Community Museum - Explores social issues impacting diverse populations in the D.C. area.
• Arts and Industries Building - The original home of the National Museum, hosting special exhibitions and events.
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum - Located in New York City, it is dedicated to historical and contemporary design.
• National Museum of Asian Art - Encompasses the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, focusing on Asian art.

Other National Museums

• National Gallery of Art - Houses a vast collection of European and American masterpieces.
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - A living memorial to the Holocaust, inspiring citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred and promote human dignity.
• National World War I Museum and Memorial - America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering and understanding the Great War.
• National World War II Museum - Features immersive exhibits and multimedia experiences about the war that changed the world.
• National Museum of the United States Army - Tells the story of the oldest branch of the U.S. military.
• National Museum of the Marine Corps - Offers interactive exhibits on the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.
• National Museum of the United States Navy - Features exhibits on the history of the U.S. Navy.
• National Museum of the United States Air Force - The world's oldest and largest military aviation museum.
• United States Coast Guard Museum - Showcases artifacts from the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.