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"I enjoyed seeing cultural treasures here, including Julia Child's kitchen, Dorothy's ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz, and a striking display of gowns worn by former First Ladies." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on InStyle.com, Vogue.com, Elle.com, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Artifacts, exhibits, and displays on American history and culture

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julia child's kitchen

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1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 Get directions

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Artifacts, exhibits, and displays on American history and culture

star-spangled banner

ruby slippers

julia child's kitchen

first ladies gowns

lunch counter

free admission

american history

food history

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Paid street parking

Free Wi-Fi

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by © Washington Stock Photo / Alamy

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by © Washington Stock Photo / Alamy

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by Getty

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by Getty

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

Smithsonian National Museum of American History by null

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