Best Museums & Galleries in Washington DC

60 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 60 museums & galleries in Washington DC using 10,211 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Washington DC Natural History Museum Guided Tour 2 hr (9.2/10). Prices start at $10 and most cost between $69 and $225. A typical one lasts 2 hrs 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Washington DC Natural History Museum Guided Tour 2 hr

513 reviews · $105 · 2 hrs

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, helpful answers, friendly guide

Watch for: tiring journey, too many museums

Budget pick

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Washington DC National Archives Tour

224 reviews · $69

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Washington DC National Archives Tour TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (224) $69 –
2 Washington DC Natural History Museum Guided Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (475) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (38) $105 2 hrs
3 Washington DC National Gallery of Art Guided Museum Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (182) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (17) $105 2 hrs 30 min
4 Washington DC National Gallery of Art Guided Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (102) $105 2 hrs 30 min
5 Washington DC Natural History Museum Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (190) $105 2 hrs
6 Washington DC American History Museum Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (143) $105 2 hrs 30 min
7 Washington DC National Archives and American History Museum Tour 5.5 hr TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (46) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (4) $225 5 hrs 30 min
8 Washington DC Air and Space Museum Guided Tour 2.5 hr TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (227) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (103) $105 2 hrs 30 min
9 Washington DC Archives and Portrait Gallery Tour 5.5 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (39) $225 5 hrs 30 min
10 Washington DC National Archives and Portrait Gallery Tour 5.5 hr TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (37) $225 5 hrs 30 min

Questions

What is the best museums & gallery in Washington DC?

Washington DC Natural History Museum Guided Tour 2 hr has the highest TourTruth score (9.2/10) of the 60 museums & galleries in Washington DC we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 513 reviews.

How much do museums & galleries in Washington DC cost?

Listed prices start at $10; the median is $105, and most cost between $69 and $225. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are museums & galleries in Washington DC?

The median listed duration is 2 hrs 30 min.

Which museums & gallery in Washington DC has the most reviews?

Washington Smithsonian Museum Tour 3 hr, with 5,751 reviews and a TourTruth score of 6.4/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide