National Museum of American History

Mission:
The National Museum of American History is dedicated to empowering people to create a just and compassionate future by exploring, preserving, and sharing the complexity of America's past.

Services and Offerings:

• Museum Exhibitions: The museum offers a wide range of exhibitions covering various aspects of American history, culture, innovation, and society. These exhibitions are designed to educate and engage visitors of all ages.
• Educational Programs: The museum provides daily programs, classroom resources, and self-guided materials for PK-12 educators and students. These resources are standards-based and available online, supporting both in-person and remote learning.
• School Group Visits: School groups are welcome to visit and participate in educational activities. Reservations are not required for field trips.
• Special Events: The museum hosts special events and offers facility rentals for private functions.
• Internships and Volunteer Opportunities: The museum offers a variety of internships and volunteer roles, including positions at the information desk, as ambassadors, docents, or behind-the-scenes support.
• Research Access: Researchers can access collections, archives, and digital resources for scholarly work.
• Loan Program: Qualified nonprofit and educational institutions can request object loans for educational purposes.

Accessibility and Admission:

• Admission: Free and open to the public; no tickets required.
• Hours: Open every day except December 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Who They Serve:

• The museum serves the general public, including students, educators, researchers, and community groups from across the nation, including residents of Louisa County, VA and surrounding regions.

Additional Information:

• The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex.
• The museum encourages public engagement through its exhibitions, educational resources, and community programs.

Note: For specific inquiries, the museum provides dedicated contacts for lost and found, media relations, school groups, classroom resources, image rights, object loans, special events, financial support, internships, and volunteering.