Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum - Exclusive Tour
Washington, US
96% of travellers recommend this
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Private Tour Guide Included
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Duration 5 hours 30 minutes
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Lunch Break Included
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Private Transportation Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
Explore the wonders of the Smithsonian Natural History and Air & Space Museums on an exclusive 5.5-hour guided tour in Washington DC.
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Included
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Tour guide exclusively for you (does not apply if you choose "save! book semi-private" option) -
Private transportation between tour locations, if necessary
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Guided combo museum tour
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Lunch break
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Gratuities -
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Explore the wonders of the Smithsonian Natural History and Air & Space Museums on an exclusive 5.5-hour guided tour in Washington DC.
Highlights
- Experience the largest taxidermied elephant
- See the famous Hope Diamond
- Encounter the Nation's T-Rex
- Marvel at meteorites
- View historic airplanes and Neil Armstrong's spacesuit
Meeting Point
Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the Museum of Natural History, facing the lawn of the National Mall.
1010 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004 , United States
What to expect
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
This is your chance to experience the two most popular museums in Washington DC with the help of our expert guides navigating the crowds! Start your day with the largest Natural History collection in the world. Stones, bones, and bugs clamor for your attention at the Smithsonian Natural History museum as the largest taxidermied elephant in the world trumpets your welcome (his name is Henry!). From the most famous single artifact in the Smithsonian collection — the (supposedly) cursed Hope Diamond — to the recently revealed renovated Fossil Hall with Mastodon, T-Rex, and Diplodocus looming over the path, your inner child will remind you of how fascinating the natural world’s mysteries are.
150 minutes
National Air and Space Museum
After a break to recharge, cross the famous National Mall to the Smithsonian Air & Space museum. Currently undergoing its own renovation, there is still plenty to see! Starting with a family in Ohio solving a problem not even Leonardo DaVinci could. We speak, of course, of the Wright Brothers who launched the world to literal new heights. The original Wright Flyer from 1903 gets its own exhibition gallery to set the stage for what comes after. From the first military flyer in 1909 (also a Wright Bros. creation) to the golden age of setting records and commercial aviation, imagine the guts it took to trust your life to this novel technology. Then head to the even more intimidating exploits in the space exhibits. Where you view some of the actual artifacts man set out to conquer the vast unknown in an inhospitable environment and then back to Earth’s warm embrace. But the highest heights are those of imagination that inspire us to the risk so much.
120 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
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Notes: Natural History Museum, Air & Space Museum and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
What our experts say
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Visit nearby Foggy Bottom for lunch. -
Check out the National Mall's monuments.
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Arrive early to avoid crowds at entry.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Bring a small bag for museum security.
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