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Did you know? All income from sales supports the educational activities of the Smithsonian Institution.

Cafes
Stars and Stripes Cafe- Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lower Level
The main eatery for the National Museum of American History is the newly renovated Stars and Stripes Cafe, which seats 600 and is large enough to accommodate groups. Menu includes all-American barbeques, soups, salad bar, burgers, pizza and desserts. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Constitution Cafe- Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
First Floor
The new Constitution Cafe, open the same hours as the Museum, is the perfect place for morning coffee, a light lunch or a mid-afternoon ice cream. Its large picture window has a terrific view of the Museum’s fountain and the street.
Stores
Main Museum Store
First Floor

A new 6,000-square-foot store is centrally located on the first floor. Visitors may browse through a collection that includes new merchandise inspired by the Star-Spangled Banner, an expanded line of jewelry and a wonderful book selection. Dog tags, toys, note cards, T-shirts and other old favorites are also available.

Mall Museum Store
Second Floor

Located at the Mall entrance to the Museum, this small store is stocked with the “best of” the Museum’s collection of merchandise. It is also the place to purchase convenience items such as water, maps, and batteries. This store will feature a dog tag-making machine, which is a perennial visitor favorite. Other hot-selling items featured are Star-Spangled Banner merchandise, personalized mugs, and Washington, D.C.-related items.

The Price of Freedom Store
Third Floor

The third floor store adjacent to the exhibition The Price of Freedom: Americans at War reopens along with the museum. It will carry a large selection of military-themed merchandise, as well as products related to the exhibition The American Presidency, also located on the third floor. Gifts, informative books and maps, White House souvenirs, and military-style clothing are just some of the items available.

Online Shopping

You can also shop online at SmithsonianStore.com. Smithsonian Members receive a 10% discount on purchased itemsbecome a member.
Other Fun Things
Penny Smasher

Create a terrific personalized souvenir of your visit to the Smithsonian. Collect all 8 pennies in our new penny album.  Machines are located in the main store.

Ride Simulators

If taking a short, wild adventure is your idea of a break, then you will enjoy our new ride simulators. They will take you on a variety of journeys like driving a racecar or riding a roller coaster.
Smithsonian Store Online
Shop online for merchandise including replicas of George Washington’s wine coaster, Thomas Jefferson’s writing desk, the Teddy bear, and items related to Military History and WWII, American presidents and First Ladies.
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