TWO SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS
AMERICAN & NATURAL HISTORY - PRIVATE TOUR
Highlights
Strengths
-Start with a private tour of the National Museum of American History, where your guide will give you an overview of American history, before exploring the exhibits in more depth;
-Visit numerous artifacts underpinning the American political and cultural landscape;
-Explore exhibits that focus on America's triumphs, tragedies, wars, and protests;
-Learn the history of American women, the history of African Americans, the history of Latin America and any other area in which you have a particular interest;
-Enjoy a short break before reaching your next destination, the Natural History Museum, one of the largest collections in the natural world;
- Explore the museum's attractions, including the Hope Diamond donated by Harry Winston, a T-Rex fossil and a short film illustrating the history of mammals over 200 million years;
-Immerse yourself in the many terrestrial ecosystems, including the Sant Ocean Hall, where you can admire some of the smallest and largest animals in the oceans.
Openings
Half day afternoon, half day morning, 3 hours
Description
Visit two of the famous Smithsonian museums on Washington DC's National Mall, the fascinating National Museum of American History and the Museum of Natural History, one of the largest collections in the world, on a three-hour private and informative tour.
You will begin your private tour at the National Museum of American History, where a myriad of American treasures are on display.
From a flag that flew during the Battle of Baltimore to photographs of Titanic survivors aboard the Carpathia, iconic America is at your fingertips, or at least close at hand. Are you interested in a richer and more nuanced history of the country? Your guide can lead you through the museum focusing on segregation, vaccinations and medical advances, or the discoveries made by women in mathematics, science, photography and textiles.
The guide will then take you to the National Museum of Natural History, inaugurated in 1910 and home to one of the largest teams in the world studying the natural and cultural history of our beautiful planet. In addition to its world-class research facilities, the museum hosts a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits that explore the history of the natural world, from dinosaurs to mammals, volcanic rocks to meteors and rare gems.
Your guide will lead you through the sights of the museum, but be sure to let them know if any exhibits are of particular interest, as they will be happy to tailor the visit to your curiosities.
Your visit ends inside the Natural History Museum, where you can continue exploring at your leisure.
What is included?
Museum
Guide
Venue
Constitution Ave. NW,1400, 20560, Washington, United States
Instructions
Meeting Point: In front of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, at the flagpole // Meeting Point Instructions: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time // Ending Point: Ending point will be close to public transportation and taxi links, and your guide will help recommend your trip // Duration: 3 hours // Inclusions: Guide, guided tour of the National Museum of American History (admission free), guided tour of the Museum of Natural History (free admission) // Exclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, transportation between sites, food and drinks, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favorites along the way, souvenirs they will capture your attention during the day // Mandatory instructions: Print and carry the voucher with you or show it on your mobile device to enjoy the activity. // Voucher Type: Printed Voucher or E-voucher // Voucher Validity: Date of Service // Recommendations: Please bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, water, any medical necessities you may need during the day
Starting points
A. Constitution Ave. NW,1400, 20560, Washington, United States
At the main entrance. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Arrival point
- Close to public transport and taxis
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
