Whether you like history or not, you can’t deny how complex and fascinating history can be. It can often be hard to conceptualize this while looking at a textbook which is why many prefer to visit history museums to see their textbooks come to life. History museums are captivating not only for history buffs, but for younger children and teenagers alike.
We have a list of some of our favorite history museums in the United States of America. Are we missing some of the great ones? Be sure to let us know by leaving a comment.
Arkansas
Little Rock – Old State House Museum
California
Los Angeles – Natural History Museum
Los Angeles – The J.Paul Getty Museum
Connecticut
Hartford – The Mark Twain House
Litchfield – Litchfield Historical Society Museum
Old Lyme – Florence Griswold Museum
District of Columbia
Washington – National Museum of Natural History
Washington – Newseum
Indiana
Fishers – Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
Illinois
Mahomet – Early American Museum
Massachusetts
Boston – USS Constitution Museum
New York
New York – Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ohio
Wright-Patterson AFB – National Museum of the United States Air Force
Oregon
Portland – Oregon History Museum
Pennsylvania
Titusville – Drake Well Museum
Tennessee
Memphis – National Civil Rights Museum
Texas
San Antonio – The Alamo
Virginia
Abingdon – William King Museum
Fredericksburg – Fredericksburgs Area Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.