D.C. Private National Archives & History Museum Tour
Explore America’s founding documents and defining artifacts with a private guide
Duration
5.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Private tour, guide, entry tickets
Highlights
Follow the story of the United States from its founding documents to cultural artifacts at two major Washington, D.C. museums. Your private guide adds context and stories throughout the permanent collections.
- Stand before the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights
- View a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta in the Rubenstein Gallery
- Discover the original Star-Spangled Banner and other American history artifacts
- See Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Abraham Lincoln’s top hat
- Explore the First Ladies exhibition and the stories behind its collection
Itinerary
A 2 hour tour of the National Archives followed by a lunch break and a 2.5 tour of the American History Museum. Start: Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408 End: 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
What's Included
- Private guided museum tour
- Entry tickets for permanent collections
- Skip-the-line access to the National Archives
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Bring identification showing your age; identification is required for travelers over 16
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Moderate physical fitness is required
- Only handbags or small, slim backpacks are permitted; large bags and suitcases are not allowed
- The tour runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast
- Appropriate attire and respectful behavior are required in government facilities
- Temporary exhibitions are not included
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. No refunds within 24 hours; no-shows and late arrivals are charged in full.
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FAQs
Bring identification showing your age. Identification is required for travelers over 16. Dress for the forecast and wear appropriate attire for government facilities.
Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack. Large bags, oversized personal items, and suitcases are not permitted inside the museums.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Meeting details
Bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building, 701 Constitution Avenue NW
Related locations
National Archives Museum
Admission includedStanding inside the National Archives Museum, you come face to face with the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The dimly lit Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom holds these fragile parchments in a hushed, almost reverent atmosphere. The National Archives Museum reminds every visitor that the principles shaping American life are not abstractions but physical objects you can see with your own eyes.
