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National Museum Tour: Exclusive 2-Hour Guided Experience
5.0
466 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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(466 Ratings)
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S7619wxscottm
Aug 1, 2026
Must do and book with Kate - Our tour guide Kate was knowledgeable. What an awesome educational experience
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Albert_m
Jul 29, 2026
Kate, was an amazing tour guide. She really gets into character and ensures you get the best experience. I do recommend! - The tour was amazing! We especially loved that Kate our tour guide would dress up into character!!!!
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Kamalkant_a
Jul 9, 2026
Must see museum. Right guide makes it even more memorial. - Excellent Guide. Knowledgeable, took care of everyone in the group, loud clear voice. This made the museum which itself is a masterpiece, exceptional.
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Rhonda_c
Jul 7, 2026
Maureen is fabulous and... - Maureen is fabulous and fun! I specifically wanted to see the jewelry Marjorie Merryweather Post donated so she customized our tour around that. I have booked several different tours with Viator and have all great experiences.
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Kentb377
Jul 5, 2026
Lynn was a GREAT guide - Our tour guide Lynn was very knowledgeable and did an outstanding job touring us through the museum of natural history at the Smithsonian
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Ashleystockton
Jul 4, 2026
Debra was amazing! - Had a great tour with Debra. She had so much knowledge and a masters in archeology! Couldn’t imagine a better guide.
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Clarissa
May 30, 2026
Amazing guide - The tour was well worth the cost. Meghan was an amazing story teller. I hate history but she made me interested in everything she said. I am so glad we didn’t go to the museum without a guide. We would have been overwhelmed and just read signs the whole time. I highly recommend you do this tour when you go to the natural history museum.
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David_f
May 25, 2026
Educational - Leigh was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the museum. Was a very enjoyable tour. Would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about what the museum has to offer.
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Martha_b
May 25, 2026
This museum is best seen with a knowledgable guide - This place is ENORMOUS! Without Brenda we would have wandered around for hours and not really seen much of anything. BUT with her we were able to see highlights of some VERY interesting exhibits and hear stories surrounding them that made the visit most enjoyable. I can't imagine visiting here, especially for the first time, without a guide to help steer you in the right direction. We are very grateful to have Brenda share some of her wealth of knowledge. WELL WORTH the price.
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Katecb5225wc
May 4, 2026
Learned a lot! - Kate was wonderful & the tour was engrossing. Highly recommend it all.
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