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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour
5.0
362 Ratings
Washington
Take part in a 2-hour privileged guided journey around the National Museum of Natural History, showcasing unique wonders from across the globe. The tour will take you through the rocks, mammals, and mummies that have been captivating visitors for more than a hundred years.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
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What's Included
- Duration: 2-hour exclusive tour
- Personal tour guide included
- Wheelchair accessible (limitations apply)
- Educational guided museum tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- 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.
Location
1010 Madison Dr NW
Madison Drive Northwest
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(362 Ratings)
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Ryan_w
Jul 23, 2024
Memorable experience - Christopher provided a captivating journey through Earth's history and biodiversity. The expansive dinosaur hall is a highlight, featuring an impressive T. rex skeleton and interactive displays that bring prehistoric times to life. The Hope Diamond's brilliant blue radiance in the geology exhibit is truly mesmerizing.
The Ocean Hall provides a fascinating look at marine ecosystems, while the butterfly pavilion offers a serene, up-close encounter with these delicate creatures. The human origins exhibit presents our evolutionary story in an engaging, thought-provoking manner. Overall, the tour was memorable thanks to Christopher.
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Johnck9792ss
Jul 20, 2024
Good tour with Tim - Very educational tour. Other museum goers would listen in from time to time. They were clearly impressed as we were with his depth of knowledge
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Tracy_r
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing museum - We took a guided tour with Amanda who was very knowledgeable, personable, and interesting. There’s so much to see and learn. It’s an amazing museum.
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Northstar65289474495
Jul 14, 2024
Semi private tour was just what we needed - We did a semi private tour that had a total of 8 people. Started at 9 and ended at 1. The guide made sure we saw what relevant and was very informative on almost all aspects of the your. I really enjoyed this and well worth the $ spent. Great for a family
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Lisa_f
Jul 12, 2024
A must when goi g to the Smithsonian - Amanda was great!!! We were late and she was accommodating. She was also great to answer questions and interact.
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Bonnie_k
Jul 11, 2024
Smithsonian tour - Our tour guide was excellent. Leigh made the tour fun and she was vey knowledgeable. I did think that the tour was overpriced
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Climber60210630249
Jul 5, 2024
Recommend for a deeper dive - Great tour to get a deeper experience of the museum. Would not recommend for young kids ( the tour guide Leigh is incredibly knowledgeable and goes into some intricate facts) so they might get board. However, I found it very interesting because I love to learn more behind the info plates under the objects ..you don’t see everything on the tour but just the biggest highlights.
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Alicia_c
Jul 2, 2024
Great trip - Great experience! We learned a great deal. Definitely recommend Donna!! The science tour was extraordinary.
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889maxinen
Jun 24, 2024
Fantastic - Stephen was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and easy going. He jeot the tour group moving at appropriate pace, not rushing us but also not spending too long in any one area. Wish we had time to do more tours with him!
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Thomas_m
Jun 22, 2024
Rebecca was the best! - Amazing!! Rebecca was so funny and had answers to every question I asked. I would definitely recommend my friends and family book this experience.
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