National Museum of American History
워싱턴 D.C.
history museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1National Museum of American History4:12
Welcome to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, a sprawling repository situated in the heart of Washington District of Columbia along the monumental National Mall. As you step through the entrance, you cross the…
Listen in the app2The Star-Spangled Banner Chamber3:47
We now enter a space unlike any other in the museum, the dimly lit, highly secure chamber housing the Star-Spangled Banner. As you cross the threshold, your eyes must immediately adjust to the profound darkness. …
Listen in the app3Within These Walls: The Ipswich House3:36
Stepping out of the solemn shadows of the Star-Spangled Banner chamber, we transition into an exhibition that shrinks the grand scope of American history down to the deeply intimate scale of a single dwelling. Before you stands…
Listen in the app4The Hall of American People3:51
Continuing our chronological and thematic journey, we enter the Hall of American People. This expansive, emotionally charged gallery confronts one of the most fundamental and complex questions of the nation's existence: how did…
Listen in the app5The Hall of American Democracy4:15
We now transition from the visceral struggles of the American people into the grand, often eccentric, and perpetually messy arena of the Hall of American Democracy. The United States prides itself on its democratic traditions,…
Listen in the app6The American Presidency and First Ladies4:01
Stepping out of the chaotic theater of democratic campaigns, we enter a gallery characterized by a far more solemn and regal atmosphere. This is the exhibition dedicated to the American Presidency, subtitled A Glorious Burden,…
Listen in the app7America on the Move3:47
Let us now descend to the lower levels of the museum, leaving behind the halls of political power to explore the massive, industrial roar of the America on the Move exhibition. As you approach this gallery, the sheer scale of the…
Listen in the app8Food: Transforming the American Table3:46
Ascending once again, we transition from the heavy mechanics of transportation into an exhibition that explores the most universal of human needs: the Food gallery. This fascinating space documents the radical transformation of…
Listen in the app9Entertainment and Pop Culture3:38
For our final curated stop before exiting, we enter the vibrant, nostalgic realm of the Entertainment and Pop Culture collections. While the political and industrial artifacts we have viewed thus far represent the machinery of…
Listen in the app10Closing2:52
As we conclude our extensive journey through the National Museum of American History, we begin to make our way toward the massive glass doors of the Constitution Avenue exit. Leaving the dimly lit, carefully curated spaces of the…
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What is National Museum of American History?
National Museum of American History is a place in 워싱턴 D.C. with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 워싱턴 D.C. |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 37 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.8911, -77.0300 |
| Last updated |
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