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Plan Your Visit

The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers are our highest priority. To help reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the Museum is open with visitor guidelines and safety measures in place.

  • Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Museum's Permanent Exhibition only. Tickets are not required for Daniel's Story and other special exhibitions.

  • The Museum is located on the National Mall and is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Learn more about the Museum's current exhibitions.

Group Reservations

School and tour groups of 55 or more people can use our group reservation system to plan their visits. 

  • The Museum is fully accessible to visitors who use mobility assistive devices.

  • The Deanie and Jay Stein Museum Shop offers a wide variety of items, including books, gift items, and souvenirs.

  • The Cafe is open daily for both to-go and dine-in meals.

Museum Events

Find programs and events to attend at the Museum, online, and in your city.

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Visit Planner

Our visit planner will help you make the most of your time at the Museum and includes a free gift from the Museum Shop.

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