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.