National Museum of Industrial History

Fascinating look at the ingenuity, actual machines, and forward-thinking people who powered the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. We particularly enjoyed the silk manufacturing machines, history,... Read more

excellent technological museum. big machines & how they worked & what they were for. working steam engine. just a superb walkthrough, with exceptional docents. awesome. Read more

Loved it! Great start for a young smithsonian affiliate! I went on a Sunday when they do the specialty tours twice a day. The tour guide, John, was especially friendly and knowledgeable! He... Read more