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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

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Private Guided Tour Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

From $100.70

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Step into the past and be amazed by the natural world on this small-group or private tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Located in the heart of Washington DC, the museum is home to more than 126 million artifacts, including the Hope Diamond, Egyptian mummies, and a living coral reef. Spend time immersing yourself in the collection's stories and objects, and come away from the museum with new knowledge.
  • Follow your guide to the iconic museum's collection highlights
  • Upgrade for a private tour to completely personalize the experience
  • Learn stories and facts you wouldn't discover on your own
  • Choose between morning and afternoon start times to fit your schedule

What's Included

  • Guided Museum Tour
  • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1010 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

    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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: Natural History 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.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Spectacular!
Cindy_B, Apr 2024
Our guide, Kate, was great! It was educational and she shared some funny and interesting facts. Too hard to choose a favorite part of it because there was something around every corner. I think a tour is the way to go because you learn a lot that you wouldn't by just walking through and will definitely do it again!
Great Experience
Stephanie_S, Apr 2024
Kate was an amazing tour guide! The Smithsonian museums can often feel very overwhelming. Having a tour guide that makes everything come alive and helps you find the best exhibits and provides unique details and history really make for such a wonderful experience.
Great guide!
Carol_A, Apr 2024
It was a memorable experience for our grandchildren. Our grandson especially wanted to see it as they were visiting Washington DC. and it was a priority for him. Thanks!
Tony was fantastic with...
Zoe_J, Apr 2024
Tony was fantastic with the kids really taught us a lot that we would’ve never found without him and also great navigating the museum. I highly recommend them.
Would highly recommend!
Elizabeth_T, Apr 2024
Stephen was great and made our visit most memorable!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and very personable!
Great time
David_N, Mar 2024
Awesome tour, guide was terrific. Sights of the museum were excellent, able to see all exhibits as planned
Amazing Chris
Michael_M, Mar 2024
Chris he's half actor and half professor!! He's very entertaining and even more knowledgeable! One of our best tours yet. Highly recommend Chris!! It's very clear that he LOVES what he does. He's a real treasure!
Great Time!!!
Vincent_C, Mar 2024
Great Time!! Great, Great Time !!! Great, Great , Great Time!!!! Wonderful experience especially for first-time visitors.
Worth the money
Elyse_D, Mar 2024
Small group with teens. Having a guide made the time spent focused and easy. Worth the money. Definitely recommend.
Great tour!
Rhonda_S, Mar 2024
Stephen was a great guide. Adjusted the tour to accommodate the areas we wanted to spend more time in…great pace and thorough knowledge of the museum.
Too much for what we received
Dolly_M, Mar 2024
The guide wasn’t well versed about the exhibits. When asked a question he would look at plaque on exhibits or simple say idk The price being paid I would expect someone knowledgeable or who was at least willing to look up the answer
Family Guide for Smithsonian
Cameron_T, Mar 2024
Stephen provided a lot of knowledge and information that we would not have gotten if we didn’t have a guide.
Excellent learning experience!
Regina_T, Feb 2024
Tony was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and made our tour a great experience. We learned so much and will definitely request him again!
Very knoweledgeable
Richard_S, Jan 2024
Touring the gems area of the museum. And seeing the meteorites. Having a tour guide made the experience terrific.
Smithsonian Visit
Gina_R, Jan 2024
We enjoyed Kate and found her to be very knowledgable about all exhibits in the museum. She even had moments where she had props and acted out the characters to bring it to life. We appreicted the efforts to help us have a great experience
Worth every penny
MELISSA_H, Dec 2023
Our guide was wonderful! She took us through the musuem with ease and excellent information. Loved the stories and her sense of humor.
Fantastic experience!!
MarieMegan_K, Nov 2023
Maureen was fantastic bringing to life the details of the Air and Space museum from the first to the last room.
👍👍👍
James_B, Nov 2023
Wealth of info Enjoyed the tour Increase pace a little more Starting at the top and working down worked well..
Fantastic
Karyn_C, Nov 2023
Leigh was a fantastic guide. The information she gave us was amazing. The new information we heard about dinosaurs was quite an eye opener!
Absolutely Amazing your!!!
Sharon_D, Nov 2023
Richard was an amazing guide!! He was very knowledgeable about The Smithsonian!! I brought my Autistic 18yo Grandson and he did so well with Richard!! We give Richard 10 stars!!
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