National Archives Museum Tour - Family-Friendly Private
About this activity
Explore the National Archives on a two-hour family-friendly private tour with VIP skip-the-line entry and a dedicated guide. See America’s founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Declaration of Independence
- See the U.S. Constitution up close
- View the historic Bill of Rights
- Explore the Emancipation Proclamation
- Stand before the 1297 Magna Carta
Full description
Explore the National Archives Museum with a private guide who brings the founding documents to life for your family. VIP skip-the-line entry brings your party into the Rotunda to see the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Learn about the Emancipation Proclamation and the museum’s 1297 Magna Carta, with stories tailored to your group. The guided museum visit lasts about two hours; displays may change.
Included / Excluded
- Private skip-the-line National Archives Museum tour
- Expert, family-friendly professional guide
- Viewing of Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Temporary exhibitions
Itinerary
National Archives Museum front stairs
Meet your guide at the bottom of the front stairs at 701 Constitution Avenue NW, ten minutes before your booked start time.
National Archives Museum, Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Enjoy a guided VIP visit to the Rotunda and permanent collection, including the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights and other displayed documents. Displays may change.
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
- Tour is wheelchair accessible
- Maximum group size of 6 people per booking
- Tour suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking inside the museum
- Bring an ID or a photo of an ID for museum security screening
- Bring only small bags; museum security screening applies
- No flash photography inside the Rotunda
- No food or drinks allowed inside exhibition areas
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
Meet your guide at the bottom of the National Archives Museum front stairs, 701 Constitution Avenue NW, 10 minutes before your reserved start time. For help, call +1 917 999 0380.