Best places: History museums in Dayton

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National Museum of the Marine Corps
National museum
The story of the past, present & future of the Marine Corps is told in this state-of-the-art museum.
$$ $$
4.90 (7K reviews) (~83.23 km from centre)
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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) (~38.92 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) (~39.4 km from centre)
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
Historical landmark
George Washington's vast estate, furnished with period pieces & the president's own belongings.
4.80 (14.5K reviews) (~59.7 km from centre)
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Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
Visitor center
Iconic Civil War battlefield with scenic trails & an indoor museum dedicated to the war.
4.80 (12.5K reviews) (~66.86 km from centre)
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National Museum of the United States Army
Army museum
👍👍 High tech modern museum. It is a beautiful building with well done exhibits. DURATION for Military: If you are interested in Army and military history it is a must visit and I am sure you could spend 4-5 hours here! DURATION for everyone else: If you have visited all the Smithsonian's in the area an...
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~59.59 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) (~38.88 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) (~37.97 km from centre)
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Shriver House Museum
Historical place museum
Museum in the 19th-century home of a Civil War soldier's family, exploring the civilian experience.
4.80 (610 reviews) (~68.59 km from centre)
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
18-acre waterfront venue focusing on the bay & its people, with exhibits, activities & boat rides.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~82.72 km from centre)
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Jennie Wade House
Historical place museum
Museum dedicated to Gettysburg civilian casualty Jennie Wade with exhibits on domestic wartime life.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~68.23 km from centre)
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum
History museum
Exhibits explore local African-American heritage through themes of family, community, slavery & art.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~33.39 km from centre)
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Historic Ships in Baltimore
Maritime museum
Maritime museum with 1850s sloop-of-war & lighthouse, plus a submarine, Coast Guard cutter & more.
4.70 (981 reviews) (~32.75 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) (~36.76 km from centre)
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National Museum of Health and Medicine
Museum
The history of military medicine is detailed in thousands of specimens dating back to the Civil War.
4.70 (496 reviews) (~26.27 km from centre)
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Gettysburg Museum of History
History museum
More than 4,000 artifacts chronicling various American wars with several exhibits & a gift shop.
4.60 (890 reviews) (~68.75 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) (~36.07 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) (~39.11 km from centre)
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Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Park
This park commemorating author & naturalist Benjamin Banneker features a replica of his log cabin.
4.70 (358 reviews) (~18.47 km from centre)
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President Lincoln's Cottage
Historical landmark
Lincoln's home during the height of the Civil War, the Gothic-Revival cottage is now a museum.
4.60 (539 reviews) (~33.16 km from centre)
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