Private Guided Tour of Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
Trace aviation and space milestones with a private guide
Duration
2.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Private tour, guide, entry tickets
Highlights
Explore Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum with a private guide who brings aviation and space history into focus. Discover landmark aircraft, spacecraft, and science-fiction models from the museum's permanent collection.
- See the 1903 Wright Flyer and the Spirit of St. Louis
- Discover Apollo 11 artifacts, including Neil Armstrong's spacesuit and the Columbia capsule
- Explore aviation milestones, the Space Race, and moon landings
- Learn the stories behind pilots, astronauts, and pioneering machines
- View available exhibits as the museum's ongoing renovations allow
What's Included
- Private museum tour
- Professional tour guide
- Timed entry tickets for the permanent collection
- Entrance fees
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time
- Bring identification showing age
- Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Moderate physical fitness is required
- Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack; large bags and suitcases are not permitted
- Dress for the weather; the tour runs rain or shine
- Temporary exhibitions are not included, and some permanent exhibits may be unavailable during renovations
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 24 hours before start. No refund within 24 hours. No-shows and late arrivals are charged the full price.
Product ID: A98DVT
FAQs
Yes, this private museum tour is wheelchair friendly.
Your group can include up to 8 people.
The tour is offered in English.
Meeting details
Independence Ave SW entrance to the Air & Space Museum, by the Continuum sculpture
Related locations
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
Admission includedStanding inside Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, you are surrounded by the actual machines that changed the course of history. The Wright Flyer hangs overhead, Apollo 11's command module sits within arm's reach, and the sheer scale of the collection pulls you deeper into every gallery. Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum places the full arc of human flight directly in front of you.
