Smithsonian Museums Private Guided Tour in Washington DC
Explore Natural History and Air & Space with your own expert guide
Duration
5–5.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Private guide, entry tickets
Highlights
Explore two Smithsonian museums with a private guide and permanent-collection entry included. Discover natural history, aviation, and space exploration through the collections available on your visit.
- Discover fossils, gemstones, mummies, and natural-history collections
- Look for the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, and Nation's T. rex
- Trace aviation history through the 1903 Wright Flyer
- Explore available space and science-fiction artifacts during Air & Space Museum renovations
- Continue exploring the museums after your tour ends
Itinerary
A 2.5 hour tour of the Smithsonian Natural History followed by a lunch break and a 2 hour tour of the Air & Space Museum. Start: St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 End: 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
What's Included
- Private museum tour
- Professional tour guide
- Permanent-collection entry tickets
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time
- Bring identification showing age
- Children 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
- Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the conditions
- Temporary exhibitions are not included
- Some Air & Space Museum exhibits may be temporarily unavailable during renovations
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours, no-shows, or late arrivals.
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FAQs
Yes. The tour is wheelchair friendly. Moderate physical fitness is required.
No. The tour includes a lunch break, but lunch is not included.
Yes. Continue exploring the museum until it closes.
Meeting details
Large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the Museum of Natural History
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.
