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Smithsonian National Museum of Air & Space: Guided Tour

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Activity provider:Babylon Tours DC
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Guided tour

Smithsonian National Museum of Air & Space: Guided Tour

Activity provider:Babylon Tours DC
4.9  / 5
28 reviews

From US$ 104.94 per person

Discover the highlights of DC's Smithsonian National Museum of Air & Space on an insightful guided tour. Upgrade your experience with a tour of the National Museum of American History.

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Duration 2 - 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Choose between small group or private tour options
  • See the historic Wright Brothers Flyer & Spirit of St Louis
  • Explore a model of the International Space Station
  • See the Apollo 11 Command Module and touch some moon rock
Full description
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum doesn’t just cover extraterrestrial exploration. It covers everything from the early history of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. Your local English speaking guide will not only be an expert on the museum, but they will also share a mix of historical & scientific information, background stories and surprising details with you.   Tour highlights:  • Seeing the Apollo 11 Command Module • Touching real moon rocks • Learning about Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit and moon boots • Exploring a model of the International Space Station • Seeing world-famous early planes like the 1903 Wright Brother’s aircraft and the Spirit of St. Louis • Discovering the history of the world’s leading air & space program and the innovative technology that made it possible to land a man on the moon • Getting the chance to purchase freeze-dried ice cream • Learning what it's like to be an astronaut today With over 760,000 square feet of space in the collection, you’ll be thankful for your passionate and engaging guide for navigating you, bringing a personal touch to each tour, adding their own favorite anecdotes and tips along the way. Please note: the Air and Space Museum is currently under massive construction and will remain so for many years. This means that many of the exhibits described may not be on display. The tour will be adjusted based on the changing stages of the renovation and the available exhibits. Here is a link to the museum's website if you would like an updated list of what you may see during your visit: https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/now-view. Thank you for understanding.
Includes
  • Professional guide
  • 1.5 hour walking tour
  • Private or small group tour of no more than 8 people
  • Wheelchair tours (by request only)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Temporary exhibits
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  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

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  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Please bring valid photo ID
  • A maximum of 8 people are permitted on each tour
  • Small group tours will not run without a minimum of 2 participants. In this event, a refund or alternative date will be offered
  • National Air and Space Museum may be subject to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases the supplier is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour
  • Only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security
  • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. In these cases your guide will provide the information about the rooms contents before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies
  • Some collections may vary

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4.9 /5

based on 28 reviews

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  • Value for money
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  • Service
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A must see tour for aviation lovers! We thoroughly enjoyed this insightful tour packed with interesting facts and stories about the history of flight and space exploration. Our tour guide Christopher was fantastic! He was an excellent communicator before and during the tour. Highly recommend!

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June 21, 2023

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We had a fantastic tour with a young woman whose love of all things aeronautical was obvious from the moment we arrived. She engaged my grandsons (aged 12), but she also did a great job with those of us who are adults. She steered us to important developments in air and space travel and provided lots of extra information that exceeded what was provided by the exhibits themselves. Highly recommend!

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June 14, 2023

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Jeff was a wealth of knowledge and interest. We learned so much and enjoyed the interactive communication throughout the tour. He was accommodating to the adults, teen, and child... answering all our questions and providing facts in an interesting and inquisitive manner. Such an amazing learning oppportunity, and look forward to our next visit! Thank you for such an incredible tour!!

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