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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

5.0 (473 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour

About this activity

Join a 2 hour exclusive guided tour of the National Museum of Natural History, featuring rare marvels from around the world. The tour will lead you through the minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been wowing visitors for over a century.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Babylon Tours DC

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

    2 hours

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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

  • 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.

Using your ticket

  • TOUR MEETING POINT: 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.
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

Babylon Tours DC:

1(917)999-0380

If calling from outside North America dial

0019179990380

[email protected]

www.BabylonTours.com

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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: 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.

Options

  • Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

    Family Friendly Private Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

  • SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

    Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide

    This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

  • Private Museum Tour

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

Traveller ratings

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