National Archives Skip-the-Line EXPRESS VIP ALL ACCESS Tour - Semi-Private 6ppl Max
About this activity
See the National Archives on a 1-hour semi-private guided museum tour for up to six guests. Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry is included. Explore the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and 1297 Magna Carta.
Highlights
- See the original Declaration of Independence
- View the original United States Constitution
- Discover the history of the Bill of Rights
- Examine Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
- See the rare 1297 Magna Carta on display
Full description
Enter the National Archives with skip-the-line VIP all-access entry and explore the founding documents on a one-hour guided tour. An expert guide interprets the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and Magna Carta for a semi-private group of no more than six. Displays may change.
Stand in the National Archives Rotunda before the original documents that helped define the United States. Your guide explains how the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights were written, debated, preserved, and reinterpreted. The visit may also feature Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the 1297 Magna Carta, connecting the nation’s founding principles to longer struggles over law and liberty. Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry lets your group spend its one-hour express visit with the documents rather than waiting outside. With no more than six guests, there is room for questions and a closer conversation with your guide. Displays and access to individual documents may change.
Included / Excluded
- One-hour guided museum tour
- Skip-the-line VIP all-access entry
- Professional tour guide
- Semi-private group limited to six guests
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
National Archives Museum meeting point
Meet your guide at the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building, 701 Constitution Avenue NW. Arrive 10 minutes early for your guided entry.
National Archives Museum, Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Explore the Rotunda and see the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation, and 1297 Magna Carta.
Meeting point
Start Location
National Archives Museum meeting point
701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20408, USA
Meet at the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building, 701 Constitution Avenue NW.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private tours are limited to six guests
- Provide a working mobile number, including country code
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at the bottom of the front stairs of the National Archives Building on Constitution Avenue NW, 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408.
- 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 valid photo ID or a clear photo of it.
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
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
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.