Smithsonian Air & Space Museum: Exclusive Guided Tour
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126 Ratings
Washington
Embark on an exclusive guided tour of the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and discover the fascinating history of flight in the United States, from the Wright Brothers to the moon landing. Explore iconic artifacts and immerse yourself in the world-famous space program.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Air and Space Museum - (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that Many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. here is a link for their website if you would like an updated list of what you may see during your visit: https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/now-view
    Thank you for understanding.)

The National Air and Space Museum doesn’t just cover extraterrestrial exploration. It covers everything from the early history of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. You’ll see the first plane to take flight as well as the Spirit of St. Louis, the first plane to cross the Atlantic. Discuss Amelia Earhart, the iconic female pilot who famously disappeared while trying to fly around the world. Check out Hubble space suits, and lunar modules while learning all about NASA and the United States’ space program. The two story back ups for the Hubble telescope and the early space station Skylab dominate your field of vision and since the originals stayed in space, this is the best way to get up close and personal! Find out what it’s like to be an astronaut today with one of our expert guides – there’s even freeze dried ice cream in the gift shop to get the full experience. Discover the history of the world’s foremost space program and the technology and innovation that made it possible to land a man on the moon.

— Wright Flyer (original)
— Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 spacesuit (original)
— Lunar Module (backup)
— John Glenn’s Mercury capsule (original)
— Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis (original)
— Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1 (original)
— Hubble Telescope (test vehicle)
— Skylab, America’s 1st space station (backup)
— Space Shuttle’s mid deck (model)

What's Included
  • 2-hour tour duration
  • Private tour guide exclusive to you
  • Wheelchair accessible option available
  • Comprehensive guided museum tour
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

Embark on a 2 hour exclusive guided tour of the museum that will immerse you in the history of U.S. aviation that culminated in the moon landing. Make a monumental step into the unparalleled array at the National Air and Space Museum, which extensively showcases the globally renowned U.S. space program.

Typically features (Unless out for loan or undergoing restoration):
-1903 Wright Flyer
-1909 Wright Military Flyer
-Spirit of St. Louis
-Jackie Cochran T-38 Talon
-Alan Shepard space suit
-Freedom 7 capsule
-Neil Armstrong space suit
-Apollo 11 Columbia capsule
-Movie model of Star Trek Enterprise
-Movie model of Star Wars X-Wing

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that Many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. here is a link for there website if you would like an updated list of what you may see during your visit: https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/now-view Thank you for understanding.) 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
600 Independence Ave SW
Independence Avenue Southwest
Meet your guide outside Independence Ave SW entrance to the Air & Space museum, by the Continuum sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(126 Ratings)
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Kuba_c
Mar 23, 2024
Touring With Tim - Loved all the aircraft from the 60's and 70's. Tim, our guide was knowledgeable and kept us engaged.
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Amykm1218vy
Mar 16, 2024
Air and Space Museum Private Tour - We loved our personal tour! It was perfect to have a guide in the crowded museum. Christopher was very knowledgeable and we learned things that we wouldn’t have learned on our own.
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Deborah_t
Mar 11, 2024
Leigh was so wry... - Leigh was so wry informative and knew the answers to all of our questions She was pleasant while being knowledgeable. thank you
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Susan_d
Feb 18, 2024
Definitely do this tour! - Rebecca was lively and so informed. She hit all the high spots and made the experience really enjoyable for our family. Much, much better than trying to do it on our own.
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Aleka_s
Nov 28, 2023
Highly recommend! - It was a really fun and educational experience. Christopher was an amazing wealth of knowledge and even managed to keep 2 pre-teen boys engaged and interested! Definitely the best way to see such a wonderful museum.
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Mariemegan_k
Nov 26, 2023
Fantastic experience! - Leigh was a fantastic storyteller and brought the museum to life for not only my 10 and 11 year old, but also the parents.
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Teresa
Oct 24, 2023
Exceeded our expectations - We loved the museum and our guide was great. Made the experience even better. Cant wait for the addition to be finished. Loved it!
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Abraham_l
Oct 23, 2023
Christopher was an... - Christopher was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable in the history of Aviation. Would recommend him to all.
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Peter_d
Oct 7, 2023
Bucket list tick - Seeing things such as the Spirit of St Louis waited 50 years to come. Real Apollo exhibits Gemini and mercury.
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Schylerc2018
Sep 25, 2023
Friday Afternoon Tour - A scheduled time slot is needed for this museum. We were able to get one online immediately and walkup, but you can also book several days in advance for convenience. Very cool museum and my partner and I spent approximately 4 hours in the museum. This was the most time we spent in any museum. The others averaged around 3 hours.
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