Washington, D.C. Natural History Museum Guided Tour 2 hr

3.8

Below average

164 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Washington DC
Updated November 2, 2026

Explore one of the world’s largest natural history collections on a two-hour Smithsonian museum tour with an expert guide.

About this tour

Discover the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on a two-hour guided visit in Washington, D.C. With an expert guide beside you, explore one of the world’s largest natural history collections and get answers to your questions along the way.

Meet outside the museum’s Madison Avenue entrance on Madison Drive NW, facing the National Mall, and set off to explore. The live tour is in English, and the museum is wheelchair accessible, with nearby public transportation options. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

This Washington, D.C. Natural History Museum guided tour offers an engaging way to experience the collection with expert insight. Book your visit and discover the museum at a thoughtful pace.

Highlights

Explore one of the world’s largest natural history collections
Ask your expert guide questions as you tour the museum

What's included

Included

Expert tour guide

Not included

Food and drink
Pickup and drop-off

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GetYourGuide

4.06 / 5 · 164 reviews

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet outside the Madison Avenue entrance on Madison Drive NW, facing the National Mall, between 9th St NW and 12th St NW

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 120 minutes.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and its areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Where do we meet?

Meet your guide outside the Madison Avenue entrance on Madison Drive NW, facing the National Mall.

Are pickup and drop-off included?

No. Pickup and drop-off are not included.

How this score is calculated

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The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.8.