National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour National Museum of Natural History Private Tour in English
ID: GYG128130-190371
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Get up close with the natural world’s most stunning surprises during a 2.5-hour tour of this world-class museum. Let the passionate & engaging personal guide introduce you to the museum’s highlights as you discover the wonders of both land and sea.
The collection is housed in a purpose-built structure that covers the area of 18 football fields, but your guide will be there to make sure you don’t waste a second exploring the best parts. Your local English speaking guide will be an expert on the museum who will share a mix of historical & scientific information, background stories and surprising details with you.
Tour highlights:
• The 46-karat Hope Diamond
• The glowing Dom Pedro Aquamarine and the Star of Asia Sapphire
• Real mummies
• The Ocean Hall, where a real life coral reef exhibit brings the sea to you
• The replica of Phoenix, a 45-ton whale that the museum has been following in the wild
• The Fossil Lab
• The Arctic Narwhal
• Giraffes, elephants, polar bears and other land giants on display
With over 126 million artifacts housed in the collection, you’ll be thankful to your passionate, and engaging guide for navigating you, bringing a personal touch to each tour, adding own favorite anecdotes and tips along the way.
Highlights
- Choose between small group or private tour options
- Marvel at the Hope Diamond - one of the world's most famous jewels
- Wonder at the Dom Pedro Aquamarine - the worlds largest gem of its type
- See real mummies
- Learn the story behind Phoenix, a 45-ton whale
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring valid photo ID
• A maximum of 8 people are permitted on each tour
• For semi-private tours, a minimum of 2 participants are required. If this minimum is not met, a refund or an alternative date will be offered
• The National History 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
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet your guide on the large stairs at the Madison Drive NW entrance of the Museum of Natural History, facing the lawn of the National Mall.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
