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Smithsonian Museum: Exclusive American History Tour
4.9
201 Ratings
Washington
Participate in this special 2.5 hour guided exploration of the National Museum of American History to delve into the notably brief yet exceptionally diverse history of the United States of America. Our enthusiastic guides will lead you to an assortment of the most enthralling pieces exhibited in this unique gallery.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- National Museum of American History - From a motley crew of settlers to a leading global power, the United States has certainly carved out a significant presence. The National Museum of American History charts this journey through a distinctive array of artifacts, including the very flag that spurred the nation’s anthem. Delve into the life of the inaugural president, George Washington, as you gaze upon his blade and learn how the entertainment industry has influenced the nation by examining Dorothy’s iconic crimson footwear. Explore the elaborate array of first ladies’ attire to the Greensboro lunch counter that stands as a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. This expedition will offer insights into the thrilling, and sometimes contentious, narrative of this expansive nation.
What's Included
- Exclusive Tour Guide(Not available with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
- Wheelchair Accessible(Excludes ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
- Guided Museum Tour
- 2.5-Hour Duration
What's Not Included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: American 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.
Location
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Meet by the fountain in front of Constitution Ave Entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(201 Ratings)
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Erin_d
Jul 26, 2024
Tour was great - Rebecca was great! She kept the whole family entertained and was very fun! We enjoyed the museum exhibits she took us to and she added a lot of commentary that was beyond what we would have had just visiting on our own
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729sunnyp
Jun 19, 2024
A tour you don’t wanna miss! - Our tour guide, Maribeth, was amazing! Not only she was helping us to understand the contents, where we had a little girl as a member, but also super kind and nice to all of us. I absolutely enjoyed and have learned a lot from this tour.
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293kelliu
Jun 13, 2024
Highlight of our museum tours - Best tour on our trip to DC! Stephen was professional, entertaining, and informative. I would highly recommend this tour company and this guide for your trip.
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Kathrynrcurtis
Jun 7, 2024
Thank you Amanda! - Our tour guide Amanda couldn’t have been better. She was patient and kind and answered all of our questions. She offered a lot of extra stories and knowledge and really kept the attention of my son (14) and daughter (10). They learned so much!!! Thank you Amanda.
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Summer_s
Jun 5, 2024
Excellent - Maribeth was an excellent guide! She ensured we saw the top items. She is very knowledgeable and took special consideration to her explanations of history as we had our 9 year old with us. I highly recommend this tour and Maribeth!
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Ronald_g
May 21, 2024
Ron & Sharon - Great choice on what was and Ann Marie’s stories with the displays was excellent. Very enjoyable tour of both Natl Archives and Smithsonian with Ann Marie
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Kristyk96
May 20, 2024
A great way to experience the museum! - This was a great tour with great communication, timeliness and lots of facts! Anne Marie was knowledgeable and hit some great highlights. She even asked if we had certain places we wanted to go. She kept the 13 and 15 year old entertained and the tour went by so fast. A great way to see the American history museum instead of just wandering around.
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Patriciasp9663cr
May 14, 2024
Excellent Informative Tour!!!! - Fabulous Tour!!! Our Tour Guide, Rebecca, was very knowledgeable, fun and interesting! We saw and learned sooo much on our Tour!!!
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Richardpb9264us
May 11, 2024
Amazing private tour of Smithsonian - Amanda was an amazing tour guide. She was very informative and entertaining. If you only have a couple of hours to spend at at Smithsonian, this is a good way to maximize your experience.
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Sunshine678434
May 11, 2024
Wonderful history experience with a wonderful guide! - Maribeth was fantastic ! I decided on using a guide because with so much information in one museum, I wanted our family of 4 to be able to make the most of it, and Maribeth did just that. We learned many interesting facts that we wouldn’t have otherwise and she made sure to cater to our interests using the time that we had. Highly recommend!
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