National Museum of American History

Stars and Stripes Café
Stars and Stripes Café is the main eatery for the National Museum of American History. The cafe seats 600 and is able to accommodate large groups. The menu includes all-American fare such as barbeque, soups, a salad bar, burgers, pizza and desserts.

Dining Dollars Food Vouchers
Available in denominations of $12, $15 or $20, Dining Dollars are good for face value and can be used towards the purchase of any food item and include a complimentary soft drink.
No change given. If value is exceeded, patron agrees to pay difference, including tax.

(Temporarily Not Available) Kids Meal Vouchers 12 and under
Discounted meal options are available for kids ages 12 and under only. Adults may not redeem kids meal vouchers.

Choose from the following options:
Hot Dog OR Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
All options served with whole fruit or 1 oz. chips, 20 oz. fountain beverage.

(Temporarily Not Available) Group Meal Vouchers
Choose from the following options:

Option 1:  Hamburger, Cheeseburger, or Hot Dog
Option 2:  Entrée Salad
Option 3:  Slice of Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza

All options served with whole fruit OR 1 oz. chips, 20 oz. fountain beverage.

For Dining Dollars, Kids Meal and Group Meal Vouchers, the following restrictions apply:
Discount available for advanced sales only, not valid for same day purchases. Minimum order of 10, no complimentary vouchers issued. No reserved seating. Vouchers expire 9/29/18. 2018 vouchers can be exchanged for 2019 vouchers. To qualify for exchange, Smithsonian Group Sales & Reservations office must receive unused vouchers no later than 9/21/18.

Breakfast
Start the day with a group breakfast at the Smithsonian! Breakfast menus are offered daily from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

The Continental Breakfast $12 per person
Assorted pastries, fresh fruit, tea and coffee.

The All American Breakfast $12.95 per person
Featuring a spread of cage-free scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes, choice of one breakfast meat: pork country sausage, turkey sausage, or sugar cured ham steak, and biscuits. Selection of coffee & teas fresh squeezed orange juice included.

Dinner $15.95 per person
Unwind after a day of exploration with dinner at the Stars and Stripes Café. Visitors can choose from a variety of food options that accommodate all dietary needs.

Entrées (Pick 1):

  • Baked Quarter Chicken
  • Lasagna

Sides (Pick 2):

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • House Salad

Served with:

  • Dinner Roll or Garlic Bread
  • Fountain Drink or Milk
  • Cookie or Ice Cream Sandwich

Dinner $18.95 per person
Unwind after a day of exploration with dinner at the Stars and Stripes Café. Visitors can choose from a variety of food options that accommodate all dietary needs.

Available from 5:00-6:30 pm, also available at the National Museum of Natural History.

Entrées:

  • Baked Quarter Chicken
  • Lasagna

Sides (Pick 2):

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • House Salad

Served with:

  • Dinner Roll or Garlic Bread
  • Fountain Drink or Milk
  • Cookie or Ice Cream Sandwich

Breakfast and Dinner must be booked at least 72 hours in advance and have a minimum of 40 guests.

Food-Allergic Individuals: Be aware that we handle and prepare egg, milk, wheat, shellfish, fish, soy, peanut, and tree nut products, and other potential allergens in the food production areas of our facility. Please direct questions to the restaurant manager.

Experience the excitement of state-of-the-art motion simulation and celebrate America’s love for adventure, speed, and thrills! Choose from Cosmic Race 3D, Bermuda Triangle Adventure 3D, Solar Coaster 3D, Grand Prix Raceway, Astro Canyon or Glacier Run.
Groups of 10 or more receive $2 off the simulator ride ticket price. One complimentary ticket per 20 purchased.

Interactive Flight Simulators:
Climb aborad and try your skills at air-to-air combat in numberous historic aircraft, including the P-51 Mustang, F-4 Phantom II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and many more. Launch  your sortie and take to the skies as you climb, dive, and roll your simulator in 360-degree barrel rolls.

Important Information for Simulator Rides:
Riders must be 42" (approximately 107 centimeters) tall for the Ride Simulators unless accompanied by an adult. Riders must be 48" (approximately 122 centimeters) tall to ride the Interactive Flight Simulators. All simulators are full motion rides so people with back, neck, or heart trouble or those who are pregnant should not ride.