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Washington DC Natural History Museum Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in Washington DC

190 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore minerals, mammals, and mummies on a 2-hour Washington, DC Natural History Museum tour with an expert guide and a small group.

About this tour

Discover the wonders of the natural world on a small-group visit to Washington, DC’s National Museum of Natural History. With no more than eight guests, you can explore remarkable collections alongside a professional art historian guide.

Over two hours, encounter captivating minerals, mammals, and mummies, with stories that bring the museum’s treasures into focus. The tour offers a more personal way to experience exhibits that have fascinated visitors for generations. Expect a moderate amount of walking, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance, facing the National Mall lawn.

Museum collections may change throughout the year, and occasional closures or delayed openings can affect the visit. Make your plans for this Washington, DC Natural History Museum tour and see some of its most intriguing marvels with an expert guide.

Highlights

  • Explore rare natural history marvels with an art historian guide
  • See fascinating minerals, mammals, and mummies
  • Enjoy a small-group visit with no more than 8 guests

What's included

Included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Small group of no more than 8 guests
  • 2-hour tour

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities, optional
  • Accommodations for guests with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended; expect a moderate amount of walking
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Provide a mobile phone number, including country code
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  • Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance, facing the National Mall lawn
  • Only handbags or small, thin backpacks are allowed through museum security; large bags and suitcases are not permitted
  • Museum rooms may have quiet or restricted speaking rules, and collections may vary throughout the year
  • Occasional museum closures or delayed openings may lead to an alternative; refunds or discounts are not provided in these cases
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet?

Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the museum, facing the National Mall lawn.

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 2 hours.

How many guests are in the group?

The group is limited to 8 guests.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and provide a mobile phone number with country code. Only handbags or small, thin backpacks are allowed inside.

What happens if the museum is closed or delayed?

If a closure or delayed opening affects the visit, an appropriate alternative may be provided. Refunds or discounts are not offered in these cases.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.95 from 190 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 6% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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