Smithsonian Natural & American History Guided Tour
See Smithsonian icons with an art historian guide
Duration
5–5.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Guided tour, Museum entry
Highlights
Explore the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and National Museum of American History with a professional art historian. Trace natural wonders and defining American artifacts through the museums' permanent collections.
- See the Hope Diamond, dinosaur fossils and Egyptian mummies
- Discover the Star-Spangled Banner and the Greensboro Lunch Counter
- Spot Dorothy's ruby slippers and George Washington's military artifacts
- Follow your guide through the museums' permanent collections
Itinerary
A 2.5 hour tour of the Smithsonian Natural History followed by a lunch break and a 2.5 tour of the American History Museum. Start: St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560 End: 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
What's Included
- Guided museum tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Admission tickets to permanent collections
Important details
- Arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time
- Bring identification showing age
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Requires moderate physical fitness and is unavailable for travelers with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
- Bring only a handbag or small, slim backpack; large bags and suitcases are not permitted
- Dress appropriately for the weather; the tour runs rain or shine
- Temporary exhibitions and lunch are not included
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund within 24 hours of the tour start time. No-shows and late arrivals are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Your guide will wear a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard.
Yes, tickets for the permanent collections are provided by the guide.
Meeting details
Large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the National Museum of Natural History
Related locations
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Admission includedStep through the grand entrance of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and you are immediately met by a massive African elephant standing beneath a soaring rotunda. The scale of the place sets the tone for everything inside: vast, ancient, and quietly astonishing. From glittering minerals to reconstructed dinosaur skeletons, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History invites you to move through deep time at your own pace.
