On the Water: Stories From Maritime America

By Susan Davidson

National Museum of American History

14th Street, NW & Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20560
Phone: 202.633.1000

Nearby Metro Stops:

Federal Triangle
Smithsonian

Wheelchair Accessible:

Yes

Kid Friendly:

Yes

A new permanent exhibit of models and documents, “On the Water: Stories From Maritime America,” opens May 22. Just how important the inland and coastal waterways have been—and continue to be—to America comes through in new audiovisual programs and interactive stations.