Combo: Smithsonian Natural History + Air & Space Museum Tour - Private
About this activity
Private 5.5-hour guided tour of the Smithsonian Natural History and Air & Space museums, with exclusive guide, entry to both museums and timed Air & Space admission included.
Highlights
- The Nation’s T. rex in the Fossil Hall
- The Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire and Egyptian mummies
- The original 1903 Wright Flyer
- Neil Armstrong’s space suit and Apollo 11 Columbia Command Module
- Spirit of St. Louis and other aviation and space artifacts
Full description
Explore the Nation’s T. rex, Hope Diamond and Egyptian mummies before a lunch break and a guided visit to the Air & Space Museum. This private 5.5-hour combo includes your own guide, entry to both museums and timed Air & Space admission.
Begin at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History with your own expert guide. See Henry the elephant, the Hope Diamond and Star of Asia Sapphire, Egyptian mummies and the Fossil Hall, including the Nation’s T. rex. After a break for lunch, cross the National Mall to the National Air & Space Museum. Discover the original 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Neil Armstrong’s space suit and the Apollo 11 Columbia Command Module. Exhibits may vary. The 5.5-hour experience includes 2.5 hours at Natural History, a break, and 2 hours at Air & Space. Lunch is at your own expense.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided visits to both Smithsonian museums; entry included
- Professional guide exclusively for your group
- 5.5 hours including a lunch break
- Timed Air & Space admission
- Wheelchair-friendly private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
National Museum of Natural History — Madison Drive entrance
Meet by the large stairs 10 minutes early, then explore Natural History with your private guide, including the Fossil Hall, Hope Diamond and Egyptian mummies.
Lunch break and walk across the National Mall
Time for lunch at your own expense before crossing the National Mall to Air & Space.
Meeting point
Start Location
National Museum of Natural History — Madison Drive entrance
1010 Madison Drive Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Meet at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the National Museum of Natural History.
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Know before you book
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code.
- Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour.
- This private tour is wheelchair friendly.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide by the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the National Museum of Natural History, facing the National Mall lawn. Arrive 10 minutes early.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
- Your guide handles museum entry, including timed entry to Air & Space.
- Bring photo ID or a clear photo of it showing your date of birth.
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This private guided combo is wheelchair friendly and accommodates up to eight guests. The 5.5-hour itinerary includes a lunch break; food and drinks are not included. Museum security applies, so bring only a small bag. Exhibits may change or be unavailable.