Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 2-Hour Exclusive Guided Tour
by Babylon Tours DC
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This about 2-hour guided walking tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC highlights key exhibits within a building covering an area equal to 18 football fields. The guide leads the group to see the Hope Diamond, a 46-carat blue gem once owned by Marie Antoinette, and the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the largest aquamarine in the world. Visitors will view ancient Egyptian mummies and learn about their death rituals. The tour continues with displays of large mammals such as polar bears, elephants, and giraffes. It finishes at Ocean Hall, featuring a live coral reef exhibit and a 45-ton whale model named Phoenix, which represents a real whale tracked by the museum. The guide provides detailed information throughout the visit. The tour includes exclusive guiding and is wheelchair accessible unless the semi-private option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The guide takes visitors through the museum’s main highlights within its 18 football field-sized building. The group will see the Hope Diamond, a 46-carat blue gem once owned by Marie Antoinette, and the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the world's largest aquamarine. The tour includes ancient Egyptian mummies with explanations of death rituals. Exhibits of large land mammals such as polar bears, elephants, and giraffes are featured. The visit ends at Ocean Hall, which includes a live coral reef and a 45-ton whale model called Phoenix that replicates a real tracked whale. The museum holds 126.5 million artifacts total.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 2-Hour Exclusive Guided Tour
by Babylon Tours DC
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$210Overview
This about 2-hour guided walking tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC highlights key exhibits within a building covering an area equal to 18 football fields. The guide leads the group to see the Hope Diamond, a 46-carat blue gem once owned by Marie Antoinette, and the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the largest aquamarine in the world. Visitors will view ancient Egyptian mummies and learn about their death rituals. The tour continues with displays of large mammals such as polar bears, elephants, and giraffes. It finishes at Ocean Hall, featuring a live coral reef exhibit and a 45-ton whale model named Phoenix, which represents a real whale tracked by the museum. The guide provides detailed information throughout the visit. The tour includes exclusive guiding and is wheelchair accessible unless the semi-private option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The guide takes visitors through the museum’s main highlights within its 18 football field-sized building. The group will see the Hope Diamond, a 46-carat blue gem once owned by Marie Antoinette, and the Dom Pedro Aquamarine, the world's largest aquamarine. The tour includes ancient Egyptian mummies with explanations of death rituals. Exhibits of large land mammals such as polar bears, elephants, and giraffes are featured. The visit ends at Ocean Hall, which includes a live coral reef and a 45-ton whale model called Phoenix that replicates a real tracked whale. The museum holds 126.5 million artifacts total.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.