THING TO DO
See the Star-Spangled Banner
at Smithsonian National Museum of American History
The actual flag that flew over Fort McHenry in 1814 and inspired the national anthem, displayed in a dim, climate-controlled chamber built specifically to preserve it. It's the museum's centerpiece and worth prioritizing before fatigue sets in.
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
History Museum
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1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, USA
Northwest Washington
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Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM