National museum of american history

The National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center collects and preserves the heritage of the United States exhibits in the fields of social history, political, cultural, scientific and military. Among the exhibits original Star-Spangled Banner and Archie Bunker chair.

 The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and is located in Washington, DC, on the National Mall. The first museum was opened in 1964, the Museum of History and Technology. The building was one of the last structures of renowned architectural firm McKim Mead & White designed. the collection, maintenance, analysis and interpretation of objects that reflect the experience of the American people: In 1980 the Museum National Museum of American History better represent renamed change a mission. The museum underwent a $ 85,000,000 renovation of 5 September 2006 to 21st November 2008, during which time it was closed. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill accessible architecture.