Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Tour - Family-Friendly Private
About this activity
Take a 2.5-hour family-friendly private guided tour inside the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Timed museum entry is included as your guide shows you the Wright Flyer, Apollo 11 artifacts, and historic aircraft.
Highlights
- See the original 1903 Wright Flyer
- Marvel at Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 spacesuit
- Stand beside the Columbia Command Module
- Trace flight milestones from early aviation to the Moon landing
- Experience real Star Wars and Star Trek ships
Full description
Explore aviation and space exploration together at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. On this 2.5-hour private family tour, your guide connects the first powered flight to the Moon landing with stories that engage adults and children. Highlights generally include the 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit, Apollo 11 Columbia Command Module, and the Star Wars X-Wing filming model, subject to exhibit availability. Timed entry is arranged for your visit. Meet at the museum entrance at 650 Jefferson Drive SW, facing the National Mall.
Included / Excluded
- Private 2.5-hour guided museum tour
- Guided visit inside the museum
- All entrance and timed entry tickets
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
Itinerary
Air and Space Museum meeting point — 650 Jefferson Drive SW
Meet your guide outside the museum at 650 Jefferson Drive SW, facing the National Mall. Arrive 10 minutes early for the timed entry.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (National Mall)
A 2.5-hour guided museum visit featuring the Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Armstrong spacesuit, Apollo 11 Columbia, and the X-Wing filming model when on display. Timed museum entry is included.
Meeting point
Start Location
Air and Space Museum meeting point — 650 Jefferson Drive SW
650 Jefferson Drive SW
Meet your guide outside the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum at 650 Jefferson Drive SW, 10 minutes before your tour.
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Know before you book
- Fully wheelchair accessible.
- Maximum 8 people per group.
- Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by adults.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Bring an ID or photo of an ID for museum entry.
- Photography is allowed (no flash).
- Arrive 10 minutes early at 650 Jefferson Drive SW, facing the National Mall.
- For help on the day, call +1 917 999 0380.
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
The meeting point is outside the National Air and Space Museum at 650 Jefferson Drive SW, facing the National Mall. Your guide will arrange the timed museum entry. Museum admission itself is free.