National Archives Museum Express Tour - Family-Friendly Private
About this activity
Skip the line at the National Archives on a one-hour family friendly private tour for up to six guests. Discover America’s founding documents with an expert guide dedicated to your family.
Highlights
- Family friendly stories behind America’s founding
- See the original Declaration of Independence
- View the original United States Constitution
- Discover the history of the Bill of Rights
- See the rare 1297 Magna Carta on display
Full description
Introduce your family to the documents that shaped the United States on a one-hour private National Archives tour designed for adults and children. Enter through the VIP skip-the-line access point with an expert guide dedicated to your party of up to six guests. In the Rotunda, discover the stories behind the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights, then encounter the Emancipation Proclamation and the 1297 Magna Carta. Clear, engaging explanations make the history accessible while the express format keeps the experience focused and manageable for families.
Included / Excluded
- One-hour family friendly private museum tour
- Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry
- Professional tour guide
- Private tour for up to six guests
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
National Archives Museum meeting point
Meet your private guide at the bottom of the National Archives Museum front stairs, 701 Constitution Avenue NW, then use the VIP access point.
National Archives Museum
Discover the founding documents through clear, engaging stories designed for families with children.
Meeting point
Start Location
National Archives Museum meeting point
701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA
Meet your guide at the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Museum, 701 Constitution Avenue NW.
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Know before you book
- Private family tours accommodate up to six guests
- Provide a working mobile number, including country code
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund
- This private family tour is wheelchair friendly; advise us of access needs when booking
Know before you go
- Meet at the bottom of the front stairs, 701 Constitution Avenue NW, 10 minutes early
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes
- Your guide will facilitate museum entry at the start of the tour
- Bring a photo ID or a clear photo of one for security
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
FAQs
Additional information
Security screening is required. Only handbags or small backpacks are permitted; large bags and suitcases cannot be stored. Some rooms may require quiet or restricted guiding, and collections or access can change without notice.