Top rated Archaeological museums in United States

Experience the best that United States has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 55 places from Archaeological museum category.

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Wupatki Visitor Center
Visitor center
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum
Visitor center
Veteran museum dedicated to local Native American cultures featuring artifacts & 2 archeology sites.
4.80 (923 reviews)
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Cahokia Mounds Museum Society
Archaeological museum
Archaeological museum preserving the remains of a prehistoric civilization with exhibits & trails.
4.80 (632 reviews)
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Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum
Archaeological museum
Native American archaeology & history museum with baskets, bowls, clothing & a replica long house.
4.80 (484 reviews)
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North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
Museum
State history museum offering exhibits on the state's geologic prehistory, early peoples & culture.
4.80 (453 reviews)
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Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
Archaeological museum
Dedicated to researching ancient civilizations of the Middle East & educating the public about them.
4.80 (352 reviews)
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Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center & Museum
Historical place museum
👍👍 Very nice museum and we really enjoyed the driving tour
4.80 (245 reviews)
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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Archaeological museum
Small museum with entry by donation highlighting ancient & medieval artifacts with tours & lectures.
4.80 (200 reviews)
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Woodman Museum
Museum
A complex of 4 historic houses playing host to exhibits of natural & local history plus art.
4.80 (155 reviews)
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Medicine Lodge Archaeological Site
State park
👍👍 Awesome camp ground, very clean and plenty to do. Beautiful scenery and lots of accommodations. Will definitely be going back soon!
4.80 (150 reviews)
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Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
War museum
Small history museum preserving the last remaining Civil War military post in Southern California.
4.80 (106 reviews)
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Weeden House Museum and Garden
Ethnographic museum
Historic 1819 house & flower garden, home of the painter & poet Maria Howard Weeden, offering tours.
4.80 (91 reviews)
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Archaearium Archaeology Museum
Archaeological museum
Archaeology museum featuring Native American artifacts, period paintings & settlement finds.
4.80 (83 reviews)
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Historic Jamestowne
Archaeological museum
Reconstruction of the first English settlement includes a fort, village & characters in costume.
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus
Historical landmark
Outdoor complex combining an archaeological site, 19th-century buildings & extensive gardens.
4.70 (672 reviews)
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Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Park
Large reserve with archaeological sites & historical exhibits, plus trails & an Indian village.
4.70 (519 reviews)
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Museum
Museum
👍👍 Be sure to watch the 12 minute video before going. Lots of good information. You are able to walk through the Pueblo on a self guided tour when you are done.
4.70 (511 reviews)
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Historic St. Mary's City
History museum
Archaeological museum & a few reproduced buildings including an inn & early print shop.
4.70 (489 reviews)
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Arcadia Mill
Archaeological museum
Archaeology & nature area with interpretive trails amid remains of 19th-century mill structures.
4.70 (374 reviews)
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Mound House
Museum
Restored house museum atop an ancient Calusa Indian shell mound, with artifacts & cultural programs.
4.70 (318 reviews)
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