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Private Smithsonian Museums Tour: Exclusive Natural & American History

Indulge in Exclusive Exploration of Smithsonian's Premier Museums

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Duration: 5-5.5hs Private Tour

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Experience both nature and American history on this combo tour of two of the DC’s most iconic galleries – the National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of American History Tour. This 5 to 5.5 hour private guided museum tour will introduce you to the most famous items of the Smithsonian. Cursed diamonds, famous flags, and of course, a certain pair of Ruby Red Slippers; our guides know where to find the items everyone comes to see at the Smithsonian Institution.

The best way to see the most famous items in the Smithsonian Institution’s vast collection. Start your day with the largest Natural History collection in the world. Stones, bones, and bugs clamor for your attention at the Smithsonian Natural History museum as the largest taxidermied elephant in the world trumpets your welcome (his name is Henry!). But of course, these aren’t just any stones, bones, and bugs from someone’s backyard. From the (supposedly) cursed Hope Diamond to the recently renovated Fossil Hall with Mastodon, T-Rex, and Diplodocus looming over you, your inner child will remind you of how fascinating the natural world’s mysteries are.
After a break to recharge, the Smithsonian Museum of American History’s treasures are next. Gaze upon Dorothy’s ruby slippers which rival the Hope Diamond in notoriety. Walk amongst the First Ladies exhibit — the most visited exhibit in the history of the Smithsonian! You’ll see touchstones of American struggle, identity and culture from the “Star-Spangled Banner” that flew over Ft. McHenry at dawn’s early light signifying the turning point of the War of 1812 and inspiring the song that would become the Nation’s Anthem in the 1930’s to the Greensboro Lunch Counter that reminds us that our battles have taken many forms. Cars, trains, kitchens, military uniforms, political ephemera, and Hollywood memorabilia will take you down the twists and turns of memory lane navigated by your expert guide.

Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)

-Henry the largest taxidermied Elephant

-Hope Diamond
-The Nation’s T-Rex (Wankel’s T-Rex)

-Megalodon Jaw

-First Ladies exhibit

-Star Spangled Banner

-Greensboro Lunch Counter

-Lincoln’s Top Hat

-Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

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  • Brian L Brian L

    I was in Washington D.C. recently and went on an amazing combo tour of the Natural History Museum and the National Gallery of Art. It was one of the best tours I have ever been on. Our tour guide Matilda was phenomenal. She was just a wealth of information, and took us to all of the best exhibits. The Natural History Museum was just wonderful, and I was blown away by the incredible art on display at the National Gallery of Art.

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