Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Guided Tour

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From $89.67 per person $95.40 Save $5.73 Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 8 travelers in total.

Adult (18-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 8

Youth (10-17) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 8

Child (0-9) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 8

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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

10am Semi-Private Tour

2 Adults x $89.67

$179.34

Approx Total

$179.34

Semi-Private 8 guests maximum: "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Family Friendly Private Tour!

2 Adults x $572.40

$1,144.80

Approx Total

$1,144.80

Family Friendly Private Tour!

UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR

2 Adults x $538.05

$1,076.10

Approx Total

$1,076.10

Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 1.5 - 2 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Duration 2 Hours
Semi-Private Museum Tour
Professional Art Historian Guide
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Overview

Join a 2 hour semi-private guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour, which welcomes up to 8 guests, will lead you through the minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been wowing visitors for over a century.

Meeting points

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.

Itinerary

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Your guide will take you to visit the highlights of the collection, housed in a massive building that covers the area of 18 football fields. Gaze into the world-famous Hope Diamond, whose brilliant blue sparkle, and immodest size at 46 karats, captured the attention of former owner Marie Antoinette. Wander through the displays of gems and minerals, including the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the world’s largest gem of its type, which glows brilliantly from within. Travel back in time to learn about death rituals while exploring real mummies from Ancient Egypt. Then step out of the past into the wild, exploring the mighty polar bears, elephants, and giraffes that roam across earth’s surface. From the land, jump into the sea at the Ocean Hall, where you’ll discover a live coral reef exhibit as well as a 45-ton whale, Phoenix, which is a replica of a real living what that the museum tracks. By the end, you’ll understand why so many people come to visit the 126.5 million artefacts housed at the National Museum of Natural History.

2 hours

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable clothing and shoes recommended
Notes: National Museum of Natural History 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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Do It

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a wonderful way to see the museum of natural history. Brenda was knowledgeable and moved at the perfect pace. I’d book another tour with her.

Fun and informative

Published on Dec, 2024

Brenda was perfectly balanced between providing interesting facts and commentary without being overwhelming. She managed to keep everyone engaged despite various ages and intrests. The tour was well paced for kids and adults and did not feel rushed or tedious. It was our favorite tour in D.C. Highly recommend!

Fascinating morning at the Natural History Museum

Published on Dec, 2024

Amanda pitched the tour at exactly the right level for our daughters aged 11 and 14. To be honest, I’ve always been a bit bored at Natural History museums and was taking my children for their benefit, but for the first time found the dinosaurs section absolutely fascinating, thanks to Amanda. She managed to guide us through the highlights of the museum despite being inundated with school excursions and we definitely got a lot more out of it than if we had been going around ourselves.

Great for first time or repeat visitor

Published on Oct, 2024

We had young kids and keeping them amused was a little difficult. But our guide tailored the tour to our needs and addressed them so well. The semi-private tour was as good as private since we were 5 people. 2 hours doesn’t really do justice to this amazing museum, so our guide was selective. He knew answers to our questions and was very patient, which is what we needed. I personally had been there before, but love the rocks, gems and minerals displays so much, I would go back again.

Museum of Natural History

Published on Sep, 2024

Rebecca was very knowledgeable and approachable. She made sure we got a good overview of the museum while pointing out the highlights of the "bones and stones" exhibits. Glad I took the tour. Money well spent.

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