Sad to say that I found this museum to be sorely lacking. The exhibit of First Ladies' innaugural gowns was really interesting but otherwise not many compelling exhibits. So many areas of the musuem were closed off with nothing to see and the gift shop was pathetic. Also, we went on a rainy day and there were a couple of... More

This was the first place we went! The Star Spangled Banner flag was amazing, and the First Ladies' Dresses were spectacular. More

After multiple trips to this museum i still feel like i havent seen it all. Plan 2 days here - we only had a day so i felt rushed. More

I'm not sure when this place was built, but it feels very dated. Also the rooms are built oddly, so that there are large open spaces where not much is happening, and then many things to see in a crammed space. I'm not sure the designer accounted for the scores of 8th graders who would be cramming the rooms. I... More

Do NOT MISS this museum!!! It is American History in 3D. If you can, get a free docent guide tour to start your visit. This will help you get oriented and figure out exactly what you want to see. It takes about an hour. Then, go back to the exhibits that grabbed your attention and spend some time with them.... More

For a museum that holds over 3 million items, there are surprisingly few on display. As others have mentioned many areas are closed, there are still a few famous exhibits, the flag, the first ladies gowns, ruby slippers, but much of the rest consists mainly of posters and written signage which is not engaging. In years past I recall so... More

like...Archie Bunkers chair, Red Ruby Slippers, SONY walkman...disliked...most exhibits closed the day we went..lol More

I liked everything about this museum. Considering admission was free, this place was unbelievable. There was so much to see here. Leave at least a couple of hours for this stop and don't go in May. All the schools take field trips to Washington in May apparently. You had to wade in and out of school groups everywhere you went. More

With permanent and changing exhibits, this musuem offers a wealth of info. That's good but can be overwhelming. So stop at the front desk to get a sense of what you'd really like to see or you can wander for hours! Family friendly and accessible. Be sure to cap your tour with a visit to the musuem shops for great... More