Explore Historic Objects: National Trust Museum Collection
The National Trust’s remarkable portfolio of historic sites contains a trove of objects that can be interpreted in multiple ways to tell a compelling American story.
Historic Sites
Explore an unequaled collection of historic places
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Coronavirus Response
Most National Trust Historic Sites are temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus. We encourage you to check directly with each site or museum for up-to-date information before planning a visit.
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Resources for You
We've assembled this collection of resources to help our community stay engaged with the places we love as we weather this crisis.
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Historic places create connections to our heritage that help us understand our past, appreciate our triumphs, and learn from our mistakes. Historic places help define and distinguish our communities by building a strong sense of identity.
To ensure that their stories remain a part of our lives today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation protects and promotes historic places, including a diverse collection of 27 sites open to the public. When you visit a historic site, you learn from their stories and help keep history alive.
Members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation enjoy discounted admission to all 27 sites open to the public and over 200 Distinctive Destinations nationwide.
Explore all of our historic sites via the map below, or see the full list here.
Join Today to Help Save Places That Matter.
Your support as a Member is critical to ensuring our success protecting America's heritage for future generations.
Historic Sites
Explore Creative Places: Historic Artists Homes and Studios
The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program (HAHS) is a coalition of more than 30 museums that were the homes and working studios of American artists. Come, witness creativity.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation works to save America's historic places. Join us today to help protect the places that matter to you.
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