Please note: All comments to the National Museum of American History are read and we do our best to respond. However, due to the volume of comments we receive we cannot respond to all inquiries.
The information below will help you to direct your inquiry to the most appropriate contact. Before sending your request, please see if the information can be found on one of the following pages:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Terms of Use for Smithsonian Digital Content
- Planning a Visit to the National Museum of American History
- Staff Directory
General Inquiries
For general questions or comments about the museum and its offerings that don't fit into one of the specific categories below, our Visitor Services staff will direct your inquiry.
Lost and Found
The Museum security office can be reached by phone at (202) 633-3960.
Media Relations and Press Events
Current press releases, fact sheets, and more.
- Web: Press Room
- Phone: (202) 633-3129
School Group Field Trips
Enjoy our daily programs, exhibitions and self-guides. Reservations are NOT required. Call us at (202) 633-3717 or click the link below (Note: when calling the number below, please allow three business days for a reply.)
Classroom Resources
Find free standards-based online PK-12 resources from the museum.
Image Rights and Reproductions
Request permission to use museum content or order high quality images.
Object Loans
Information for qualified non-profit, educational institutions about our loan policies and procedures.
- Web: Loan Program page
Special Events
Information on renting space at the museum for your event.
- Web: Facility Rental page
- Phone: (202) 633-3306
Financial Support
Private philanthropy is critical to the National Museum of American History’s mission.
- Web: Support the museum
- Phone: (202) 633-1841
Internships
Learn about the wide variety of opportunities to contribute to the work of the museum as an intern.
- Web: Internship Program page
- Mailing Address:
Intern and Fellows Program
P.O. Box 37012
AHB 1040, MRC 605
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Volunteering
Become a volunteer and work with the public in our information desk, ambassador or docent programs, or behind the scenes in the museum.
- Web: To find out about specific volunteer programs and program contacts, check out the Volunteer Opportunities page
Museum Website
For questions about the National Museum of American History's online resources or to report a problem.
General Smithsonian Information
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. For information relating to other parts of the Smithsonian outside of our museum, try the following.
- Phone: (202) 633-1000
- Email: info@si.edu