The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour

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Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

2 Adults x $572.40

$1,144.80

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$1,144.80

Family Friendly Private Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Duration 2 Hours
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Guided Museum Tour

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Overview

The 2 hour exclusive guided museum tour will introduce you to the history of flight in the United States that eventually landed a man on the moon. Take one giant leap into the unique collection at the National Air and Space Museum, covering the United States’ world famous space program. Highlights generally include (as long as not on loan or being restored): -1903 Wright Flyer -1909 Wright Military Flyer -Spirit of St. Louis -Jackie Cochran T-38 Talon -Alan Shepard space suit -Freedom 7 capsule -Neil Armstrong space suit -Apollo 11 Columbia capsule -Filming model of Star Trek Enterprise -Filming model of Star Wars X-Wing

Meeting points

Meet your guide outside Independence Ave SW entrance to the Air & Space museum, by the Continuum sculpture.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

National Air and Space Museum

(PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that Many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. here is a link for their website if you would like an updated list of what you may see during your visit: https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/now-view Thank you for understanding.) The National Air and Space Museum doesn’t just cover extraterrestrial exploration. It covers everything from the early history of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. You’ll see the first plane to take flight as well as the Spirit of St. Louis, the first plane to cross the Atlantic. Discuss Amelia Earhart, the iconic female pilot who famously disappeared while trying to fly around the world. Check out Hubble space suits, and lunar modules while learning all about NASA and the United States’ space program. The two story back ups for the Hubble telescope and the early space station Skylab dominate your field of vision and since the originals stayed in space, this is the best way to get up close and personal! Find out what it's like to be an astronaut today with one of our expert guides – there’s even freeze dried ice cream in the gift shop to get the full experience. Discover the history of the world’s foremost space program and the technology and innovation that made it possible to land a man on the moon. — Wright Flyer (original) — Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 spacesuit (original) — Lunar Module (backup) — John Glenn’s Mercury capsule (original) — Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis (original) — Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1 (original) — Hubble Telescope (test vehicle) — Skylab, America’s 1st space station (backup) — Space Shuttle’s mid deck (model)

2 hours

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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)
Notes: (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that Many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. here is a link for there website if you would like an updated list of what you may see during your visit: https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/now-view Thank you for understanding.) 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

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Engaging Visit to Smithsonian National Air & Space museum

Published on Jan, 2025

Tim Scanlon is an excellent Tour Guide. He is knowledgeable and engaging. Tim made the museum information more interesting. He is patient and accommodating. We appreciate his flexibility if we asked further questions. Would highly recommend Tim.

Great Tour Guide Brings Exhibits To Life

Published on Jan, 2025

We were in DC for a very short amount of time, but my family wanted to see as much as we could while we were there. I found this tour through Viator and I’m so glad I did. Our tour guide, Maureen, was just fabulous and with her we were able to see and (most importantly) understand what we were seeing in an efficient manner. This tour allows you to skip the often VERY long line for entrance to the museum and your tour guide takes you through the major exhibits in two hours. Then when you’re done with the tour, you can stay in the museum for as long as you like (and as long as the museum is still open) to see any exhibits you didn’t see with your guide or examine any exhibits you’ve already seen for longer. A personal highlight for me was getting a real deep dive into the Wright Brothers’ story and my husband loved seeing the Apollo archives. Maureen’s passion for the museum shined through everything she shared and made the time fly by. We were worried about our kids’ ability to stay focused on the tour for two hours, but Maureen included them in every conversation and my eleven-year-old said afterwards that the tour felt way shorter than two hours! The tour is a bit on the pricey side, but it’s worth it if you only have a short window of time or if you prefer having someone walk you through what you’re seeing to place the archive in context.

Good storytelling.

Published on Jan, 2025

Ryan was very engaging. The storytelling added a special and interactive structure to the museum. Definitely try this tour.

It was very interesting and skillful

Published on Jan, 2025

Perfect guide. He was very helpful and informative. Patiently approach was appreciated. I advise to all whom need personal guide.

Maureen was a great tour guide! Highly recommend!

Published on Dec, 2024

We did this tour as a family of 4, one 8 year old and one teenager - we all had a great time! Maureen was passionate about the museum and engaging the whole time. The only bummer was that a part of the museum was closed due to renovation.

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