History Museums in United States
49 museums found
The catalogue lists 49 history museums in the United States. Within the country they sit mainly in New York City (4), Boston (3), Savannah (3) and St. Augustine (3).
6 of them are free to enter. Each entry below covers what the museum holds, how long a visit takes and what it costs.
The Wizard of Oz Museum
Cape CanaveralMuseum in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with over 2,000 Wizard of Oz artifacts.
Webb Military Museum
SavannahMilitary artifacts from Civil War to Desert Storm in Savannah.
USS Constitution Museum
BostonMuseum dedicated to USS Constitution's history and preservation.
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
New OrleansThe Old Ursuline Convent Museum is the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, offering insights into New Orleans' history and Catholic heritage.
The Mob Museum
Las VegasMuseum dedicated to organized crime and law enforcement history in Las Vegas.
Old Jail Museum
St. AugustineHistoric 1891 jail in St. Augustine, Florida, now a museum.
Staten Island Museum
Staten IslandStaten Island's oldest cultural institution, founded in 1881, offering diverse exhibits in art, natural science, and history.
Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum
SavannahExplore authentic pirate artifacts and history in Savannah's Historic District.
Sacramento History Museum
SacramentoExplore Sacramento's rich history in a replica 1854 City Hall building.
River Road African American Museum
DonaldsonvilleMuseum preserving African American history in Louisiana's River Parishes.
The Punk Rock Museum
Las VegasA 12,000-square-foot museum in Las Vegas dedicated to punk rock history.
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
HonoluluExplore the USS Bowfin submarine and submarine history at Pearl Harbor.
New Orleans Storyville Museum
New OrleansExplore the rich history of New Orleans' infamous Storyville district.
National Museum of African American Music
NashvilleMuseum dedicated to African American music history in Nashville.
National Liberty Museum
PhiladelphiaMuseum in Philadelphia dedicated to liberty and freedom.
Mystic Seaport Museum
MysticA maritime museum in Mystic, Connecticut, preserving America's seafaring past.
Museum of the City of New York
New York CityMuseum dedicated to New York City's history, art, and culture.
Museum of Idaho
Idaho FallsIdaho's largest history and science museum in Idaho Falls.
Museum at Eldridge Street
New York CityHistoric synagogue restored as a museum showcasing Jewish immigrant history.
Missouri History Museum
St. LouisExplore St. Louis and Missouri's rich history at this free museum in Forest Park.
Lightner Museum
St. AugustineMuseum in historic St. Augustine showcasing Gilded Age art and artifacts.
Medieval Torture Museum Los Angeles
Los AngelesAn interactive museum in Los Angeles showcasing historical torture devices.
The Journey Museum
Rapid CityExplore 3 billion years of Black Hills history in Rapid City.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
DallasMuseum dedicated to President John F. Kennedy's life and legacy.