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Smithsonian National Museum of Air & Space: Guided Tour

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Discover the highlights of DC's Smithsonian National Museum of Air & Space on an insightful guided tour. Upgrade your experience with a tour of the National Museum of American History.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Guide
    • Walking tour
    • Private tour (if option selected)
    • Wheelchair tours (by request only)
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off
    • Food and drinks
    • Temporary exhibits
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Choose between small group or private tour options
  • See the historic Wright Brothers Flyer & Spirit of St Louis
  • Explore a model of the International Space Station
  • See the Apollo 11 Command Module and touch some moon rock

Description

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum doesn’t just cover extraterrestrial exploration. It covers everything from the early history of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. Your local English speaking guide will not only be an expert on the museum, but they will also share a mix of historical & scientific information, background stories and surprising details with you. 

 Tour highlights: 

• Seeing the Apollo 11 Command Module
• Touching real moon rocks
• Learning about Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit and moon boots
• Exploring a model of the International Space Station
• Seeing world-famous early planes like the 1903 Wright Brother’s aircraft and the Spirit of St. Louis
• Discovering the history of the world’s leading air & space program and the innovative technology that made it possible to land a man on the moon
• Getting the chance to purchase freeze-dried ice cream
• Learning what it's like to be an astronaut today

With over 760,000 square feet of space in the collection, you’ll be thankful for your passionate and engaging guide for navigating you, bringing a personal touch to each tour, adding their own favorite anecdotes and tips along the way.

Please note: the Air and Space Museum is currently under massive construction and will remain so for many years. This means that many of the exhibits described may not be on display. The tour will be adjusted based on the changing stages of the renovation and the available exhibits. Here is a link to the museum's website if you would like an updated list of what you may see during your visit: https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/now-view. Thank you for understanding.

Good to know before you go
  • Please bring valid photo ID
  • A maximum of 8 people are permitted on each tour
  • Small group tours will not run without a minimum of 2 participants. In this event, a refund or alternative date will be offered
  • National Air and Space Museum may be subject to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases the supplier is unable to provide refunds or discounts
  • Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour
  • Only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security
  • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet or restricted right to speak inside. In these cases your guide will provide the information about the rooms contents before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies
  • Some collections may vary
Meeting point

Washington Air & Space - Semi-Private Tour (English)

Washington Air & Space - PRIVATE Tour (English)

Air and Space - Family Friendly Private Tour in English

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    10-17 years
  • Children
    0-9 years
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