Our Collections

From documents and artwork to housewares and clothing, items from the past speak volumes about daily life in previous eras. Our carefully curated collections offer visitors key insights into our country’s history.

A Glimpse Into the Past

Collections Library

Explore artifacts from our museums' vast collections with this curated list of databases. Explore Library

Threads Through History

Sampler Survey

The Sampler Survey is a searchable collection of needlework pieces to help preserve this historic method of women’s education. Search Samplers

close up of embroidered cloth depicting the Washington, DC area and surrounded by historical portraits