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National Museum Tour: Rare Marvels Unveiled
4.9
173 Ratings
Washington
Become a part of a 2-hour guided journey through the National Museum of Natural History that caters to a group of no more than 8 guests. Explore the fascinating world of minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been captivating spectators for more than 100 years.
Become a part of a 2-hour guided journey through the National Museum of Natural History that caters to a group of no more than 8 guests. Explore the fascinating world of minerals, mammals, and mummies that have been captivating spectators for more than 100 years.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Your guide will take you to visit the highlights of the collection, housed in a massive building that covers the area of 18 football fields. Gaze into the world-famous Hope Diamond, whose brilliant blue sparkle, and immodest size at 46 karats, captured the attention of former owner Marie Antoinette….
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Your guide will take you to visit the highlights of the collection, housed in a massive building that covers the area of 18 football fields. Gaze into the world-famous Hope Diamond, whose brilliant blue sparkle, and immodest size at 46 karats, captured the attention of former owner Marie Antoinette. Wander through the displays of gems and minerals, including the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the world’s largest gem of its type, which glows brilliantly from within. Travel back in time to learn about death rituals while exploring real mummies from Ancient Egypt. Then step out of the past into the wild, exploring the mighty polar bears, elephants, and giraffes that roam across earth’s surface. From the land, jump into the sea at the Ocean Hall, where you’ll discover a live coral reef exhibit as well as a 45-ton whale, Phoenix, which is a replica of a real living what that the museum tracks. By the end, you’ll understand why so many people come to visit the 126.5 million artefacts housed at the National Museum of Natural History.

What's Included
- Duration: 2 hours
- Semi-private museum tour
- Group size: maximum 8 guests
- Professional art historian guide
- Duration: 2 hours
- Semi-private museum tour
- Group size: maximum 8 guests
- Professional art historian guide
What's Not Included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable clothing and shoes recommended
- Notes: National Museum of Natural History and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people permitted per tour allowed
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable clothing and shoes recommended
- Notes: National Museum of Natural History and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Location
1010 Madison Dr NW
Madison Drive Northwest
Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the Museum of Natural History, facing the lawn of the National Mall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(173 Ratings)
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Kimdmk
Jul 6, 2025
Let Maureen Guide You - Our guide Maureen was AMAZING! We had her for both of our tours today Natural History and American History and we couldn't have made it through without her! She hit all the best spots in both places and was SO knowledgeable!
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761rebeccab
Jun 19, 2025
Natural History Museum tour w/ Brenda - Natural history museum has a lot of interesting exhibits, especially for kids and preteens. We had a great tour with Brenda. She gave us a fantastic overview of the gems/ stones, mummies, dinosaurs and mammals exhibits. Our favorite was the Hope diamond and the other gems!!!
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T117syanar
Jun 11, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - Ryan was super informative on our tour. A lot of specific details! Knowledgeable about fossils, gems, etc. it was the highlight of our trip. Very patient in waiting fir us
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Stephenmn809nd
Jun 11, 2025
Ryan the great! - Ryan was spectacular. Highly recommend. I would absolutely do this tour again. Very informative. A++++++++++++++++
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Kpierce20
Jun 10, 2025
The Natural History Museum Tour You Need to Take - Rebecca did a fabulous job of walking us through the Natural History Museum. You could wander the place for days to see and absorb everything there, so it was awesome to have someone to hit all the highlights. She was extremely knowledgeable on the artifacts and made the tour of the NHM efficient and enjoyable. Without her there would have been far less context on many of the exhibits. I recommend this tour and Rebecca 100%.
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F42lndonnae
Jun 9, 2025
Private tour of Smithsonian Museum with Babylon Tours - We were able to get right in front of displays and take great photos. Our guide was very informative and knowledgable. Glad we did the private tour especially since we were timed limited and wanted to see the standout displays of the museum.
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T9295uomikep
May 25, 2025
Way better than wandering around - Rebecca was great, informative, funny and well versed. I learned a lot and saw a lot during the tour, it was way better than just wandering around.
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Dannylh955pc
May 25, 2025
Great tour! - Great museum and our guide Leigh was wonderful. We spent 2.5 hours on small group tour and was the way to go for sure. Highly recommended
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F9627qztrishs
May 21, 2025
Wonderful review of the history of man - Lovely way to see the highlights of our natural history, and Ryan was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was organized well. I loved the gems..
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Meh376
Apr 21, 2025
Well worth the 2 hours! - Our tour guide Leigh was wonderful! She was knowledgable, told interesting stories and kept us enthralled for the whole time. She even kept our 10 year old sometimes rambunctious grandson engaged. It was well worth the money even though we had been to the museum several times before. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone.
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