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Washington DC Smithsonian Natural History Museum Private Tour

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 24% in Washington DC

9 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore dazzling gems, fascinating mummies, and incredible animals on a private, family-friendly Smithsonian museum tour in Washington, DC.

About this tour

Discover the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History together on a private, family-friendly visit in Washington, DC. Over two hours, a dedicated guide brings the museum’s wonders to life for adults and children alike.

Explore collections filled with dazzling gems, fascinating mummies, and incredible animals, with stories that make the exhibits engaging for the whole family. Your guide is exclusively yours, so you can experience the museum together at a comfortable pace. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller.

Meet on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance, facing the National Mall lawn. Museum rooms and collections can change, and some spaces require quiet or restrict speaking. Make time for this guided Smithsonian Natural History Museum tour and discover the treasures that make it a memorable Washington, DC outing.

Highlights

  • Explore the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History with a private guide
  • Marvel at dazzling gems, fascinating mummies, and remarkable animals
  • Enjoy a family-friendly museum visit with an engaging guide

What's included

Included

  • Guided museum tour
  • Private tour guide exclusively for your group
  • Wheelchair-friendly tour

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance, facing the National Mall lawn
  • Provide a mobile phone number with country code
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside; small handbags or thin backpacks can pass through security
  • Some museum rooms require quiet or restrict speaking; your guide will explain the rules before entry
  • Museum rooms and collections may vary throughout the year
  • Occasional museum closures may lead to an alternative if opening is delayed by more than 1 hour; refunds or discounts are not available in these cases
  • Appropriate dress may be required for entry

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided museum tour lasts 2 hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. A tour guide is exclusively for your group.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Where do we meet the guide?

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

Can I bring a large bag?

No. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside; small handbags or thin backpacks can pass through security.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 9 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 7.6. Top 24% in Washington DC means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Washington DC by this score.

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