A Smithsonian Institution-affiliate, the National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America’s rich industrial heritage through dynamic permanent and changing exhibits, engaging programs, and a robust artifact and archival collection.  An integral part of the NMIH mission is to collect and preserve the historic artifacts and stories of men and women who built industrial America.

EXHIBITS

NOW ON VIEW: The Foundry Paintings of David Knapp
NOW ON VIEW: Microchips That Shook the World
NOW ON VIEW: Love in Metal: Things that Go
COMING SOON: Cheers to 250 – Brewing in America
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
PAST EXHIBITS

Upcoming Programs

  • 14

    Mar, 2026

  • Rosie the Riveter Day

    602 East Second Street

    March 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Join us as we celebrate the hard-working women in industry during World War II.  

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  • 15

    Mar, 2026

  • S.T.E.A.M. Adventures

    602 East Second Street

    March 15 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Join us on the third Sunday of each month for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like

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  • 21

    Mar, 2026

  • Cyanotype Workshop

    602 East Second Street

    March 21 @ 1:30 am - 3:30 pm

    Join Artist Marissa Baez in creating cyanotypes using NMIH's historic blueprint machine. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to

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  • 21

    Mar, 2026

  • Museum in Motion

    602 East Second Street

    March 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Join us March 21 & March 22, from 11am – 4 pm as we bring history to life with demonstrations and

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