Top rated History museums in Washington

Experience the best that Washington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 15 places from History museum category.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture
National museum
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community.
4.80 (26.7K reviews) (~0.56 km from centre)
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
History museum
Preserving the memory of the Holocaust with permanent & traveling exhibits & educational programs.
4.80 (15.7K reviews) (~0.99 km from centre)
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
History museum
Vast, venerable museum chronicling American history through displays such as Julia Child's kitchen.
4.70 (23.8K reviews) (~0.7 km from centre)
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Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
Museum
Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.
4.70 (2.8K reviews) (~2.48 km from centre)
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Dumbarton Oaks Museum
History museum
Famed research library & museum for Byzantine & pre-Columbian studies with formal gardens.
4.70 (588 reviews) (~3.19 km from centre)
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National Museum of American Jewish Military History (NMAJMH)
Heritage museum
👍👍 Truly fascinating! You learn a very unique history of American Jewish soldiers throughout American history, from the Revolutionary War to War on Terror. The Jewish people have been true patriots to the American way of life.
4.70 (64 reviews) (~2.03 km from centre)
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African American Civil War Museum
History museum
Museum spotlighting the history of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War.
4.60 (699 reviews) (~2.56 km from centre)
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National Museum of the American Indian
History museum
Artifact exhibits & modern interactive displays examine the history & culture of Native Americans.
$$$ $
4.50 (9.5K reviews) (~1.89 km from centre)
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Tudor Place
Museum
This historic 1816 home features a huge collection of items from the 1700s-2000s plus hourly tours.
4.50 (494 reviews) (~2.93 km from centre)
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Heurich House Museum
Museum
Grand 19th-century mansion known for its beer-brewing history, with period furniture & guided tours.
4.50 (240 reviews) (~1.61 km from centre)
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The Octagon Museum
Museum
Architecture & design museum displaying exhibits in a Federal-style house where James Madison lived.
4.50 (120 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)
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International Spy Museum
Museum
Interactive look at the history of espionage features a large collection of spy artifacts & devices.
4.40 (13.6K reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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Dinos Alive Washington DC
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🫤 I’m at the location now with my son for the 6 PM show. We were able to get in 30 minutes ahead of 6 and now we’re done after 20 or so minutes. The website definitely hyped up the experience. Personnel said it take 1 hour and 30 minutes. I wonder who told staff to say that. Buy tickets at your own ri...
4.40 (628 reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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Smithsonian Institution
Research institute
Government-run, free-admission complex including 19 museums, 9 research/cultural centers & a zoo.
4.30 (383 reviews) (~1.65 km from centre)
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Dumbarton House
Museum
Early 19th-century house featuring Federal-period architecture, decorative arts & furnishings.
4.30 (185 reviews) (~2.43 km from centre)
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