This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Smithsonian renovation moves beloved exhibits during closure
The National Museum of American History closes for a two year renovation relocating Oscar the Grouch, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, Lincoln’s hat and thousands of artifacts. Star Spangled Banner will be carefully rolled for storage as humidity and dust protections are planned.
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Washington
Oscar
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History
Stephen Velasquez
Maryland
Virginia
Smithsonian
Commission
Dorothy
Nationa Air and Space Museum
Lincoln
Beth Richwine
National Air and Space Museum