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National Museum Tour: Exclusive 2-Hour Guided Experience
5.0
448 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.
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:
24 hours
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….
- 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.

What's Included
- Duration: 2-hour exclusive tour
- Personal tour guide included
- Wheelchair accessible (limitations apply)
- Educational guided museum tour
- 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
- 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…
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(448 Ratings)
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Fkerns
Mar 6, 2026
Time and money well spent. - Kate gave us an incredibly enjoyable and informative tour. She combined an expansive knowledge of the exhibits and more impressively the background science relating to them. She added entertaining stories and insights making it all very memorable. We have done many excellent such guided tours but none better.
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Sarah_l
Feb 18, 2026
Leigh was fantastic! She... - Leigh was fantastic! She was very informative and made the tour enjoyable for everyone, including my 15 year old.
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Isaac_i
Feb 10, 2026
Well worth it! - Meghan was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable and fun. We really enjoyed this tour. Highly recommended.
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Ann_m
Jan 29, 2026
Wonderful tour - Our guide was wonderful! Knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to communicate with. I would definitely do this again!
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Kirill
Jan 18, 2026
Meghan is a great guide - Meghan was a great guide through the museum, she took us through all the big and important exhibits that we wanted to see and she was very easy to listen to and follow.
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Robert_m
Jan 11, 2026
A wonderful and informative experience - Our tour guides personable attitude and outstanding customer service, coupled with her in-depth knowledge of the museums history, made our tour a wonderful experience.
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956carriep
Dec 29, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our tour guide, Maribeth, was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable and shared the history behind each of the documents. Told us unique stories I never learned in history class. Love it.
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Clarence
Dec 27, 2025
Lynn- The Superb Tour Guide - I had the pleasure of joining Lynn Smith’s tour at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History this morning, and she was outstanding. Her knowledge of the exhibits is encyclopedic, and she communicates with clarity, patience, and enthusiasm.
Lynn brings the displays to life with engaging stories and fascinating insights, making even complex topics accessible. She balances education and entertainment perfectly, encourages questions, and makes every visitor feel involved. I have been on many tours, and Lynn ranks among the very best guides I have ever experienced.
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Susan_b
Dec 13, 2025
A great introduction to the museum - Meaghan was a wonderful guide and we saw more in 2 hours than we would have seen all day alone. She was engaging and had many interesting facts that we would have missed out on.
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Francescatg6671hu
Nov 19, 2025
Nice. - Fantastic experience. It seems to be the protagonist of a scene from the movie , a night at the museum 😁. I recommend to everyone a visit to the museum
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