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Home/Destinations/Washington DC/Smithsonian Museums

Smithsonian Museums Tours

Explore the world’s largest museum complex: the Smithsonian’s free museums on the National Mall, from the Air and Space Museum’s rockets to natural history’s Hope Diamond and dinosaurs, and American history’s Star-Spangled Banner. Guided “Big 3” highlights tours help you see the best without the overwhelm.

193 tours · prices per person, book with partner

DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets
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DC Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, National Mall, Tickets
4.6(5,973)·3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley
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Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Tour by Trolley
4.6(4,207)·2h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise
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Washington DC in One Day: Guided Sightseeing Tour + boat cruise
4.7(3,739)·6 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night
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Washington DC Monuments Tour by Electric Cart Day and Night
4.8(3,257)·2 hours
from$54/ person
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DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
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DC Night Tour: 10+ National Mall Monuments, Entry Ticket Upgrades
4.6(2,313)·3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour
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Washington DC "See the City" Guided Sightseeing Segway Tour
4.9(2,040)·2h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions
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Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions
4.9(1,726)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
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DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
4.7(1,637)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide
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Monuments and Memorials Night Tour by Open-top Bus with Guide
4.3(1,264)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Private African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry
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Private African American History Tour with Reserved Museum Entry
4.7(1,186)·4 hours
from$415/ person
via Viator
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
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No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
4.7(773)·1 hour
from$25/ person
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Washington DC's Monuments & US History Guided E-Cart Tour
−15%
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Washington DC's Monuments & US History Guided E-Cart Tour
4.6(607)·2h–2h 15min
from$55$65/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials
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Washington DC Highlights Tour with Top Landmarks and Memorials
4.8(513)·4 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour
5.0(472)·2 hours
from$105/ person
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Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
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Smithsonian "Big 3" Highlights Tour (Air & Space Entry Included)
4.8(468)·3 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket
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African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket
4.6(430)·3h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour
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Washington DC Monuments and Memorials Night Tour
5.0(363)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour
−25%
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Washington DC Monuments Open-Air Sightseeing Guided Tour
4.7(359)·2h 10min
from$44$59/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line Washington Monument Tickets and Self Guided Book
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Skip the Line Washington Monument Tickets and Self Guided Book
3.2(313)·1 hour
from$25/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour
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Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour
4.9(271)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket
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National Mall Small-Group Tour + Washington Monument Ticket
4.9(229)·2 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour
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The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour
4.9(226)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Small Group Tour: 8ppl Max
5.0(189)·2 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
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The National Gallery of Art DC - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
5.0(181)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
4.9(172)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Museum of American History Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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Smithsonian Museum of American History Semi-Private 8ppl Max
4.9(142)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
White House and National Mall Highlights with Lincoln Memorial
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White House and National Mall Highlights with Lincoln Memorial
4.0(96)·2h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
George Washington Mount Vernon Small Group Half Day Historic Tour
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George Washington Mount Vernon Small Group Half Day Historic Tour
4.8(80)·3–4 hours
from$82/ person
via Viator
Washington DC: Easy Sightseeing Guided Monuments Tour by E-Cart
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Washington DC: Easy Sightseeing Guided Monuments Tour by E-Cart
4.6(77)·2 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Natural History + Air and Space Museum Private Tour
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Smithsonian Natural History + Air and Space Museum Private Tour
4.9(69)·5h 30min
from$215/ person
via Viator
DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour
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DC History & Monuments 5+Stops Guided Small Group Cruiser Tour
4.5(57)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Two Smithsonian Museums Private Tour: American & Natural History
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Two Smithsonian Museums Private Tour: American & Natural History
4.4(56)·3 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
American Monuments Moonlight Night Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour
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American Monuments Moonlight Night Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour
4.7(56)·2h 15min
from$59/ person
via Viator
DC Mall w/ Washington Monument Ticket Exclusive Guided Tour
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DC Mall w/ Washington Monument Ticket Exclusive Guided Tour
5.0(51)·2h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Monuments Extended Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour
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Washington DC Monuments Extended Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour
4.6(39)·2h–2h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour
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DC Monuments and Memorials Day Tour
5.0(37)·4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max
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Smithsonian Natural History + Museum of American History 8ppl Max
5.0(35)·5h 30min
from$215/ person
via Viator
DC Landmarks Walking Tour + African American Museum Admission
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DC Landmarks Walking Tour + African American Museum Admission
4.5(34)·2 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Smithsonian Natural History + American History - Exclusive Tour
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Smithsonian Natural History + American History - Exclusive Tour
4.9(24)·5h 30min
from$215/ person
via Viator
DC Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour
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DC Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour
5.0(24)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum Tour: 8ppl Max
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National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum Tour: 8ppl Max
5.0(22)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
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250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
4.9(19)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Monuments & US History Moonlight Guided E-Cart Tour
−9%
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Washington DC Monuments & US History Moonlight Guided E-Cart Tour
4.3(9)·2 hours
from$44$49/ person
via Viator
Air & Space Museum Small-Group Express Tour With Reserved Entry
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Air & Space Museum Small-Group Express Tour With Reserved Entry
5.0(5)·1 hour
from$59/ person
via Viator
Washington DC Museums self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt
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Washington DC Museums self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt
4.0(4)·3 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
DC: DayTime Small-Group Guided Monuments&Memorials Tour by E-Cart
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DC: DayTime Small-Group Guided Monuments&Memorials Tour by E-Cart
5.0(3)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Reflections on a Nation Self-Guided National Mall Highlights Tour
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Reflections on a Nation Self-Guided National Mall Highlights Tour
5.0(1)·1h 30min–2h
from$10/ person
via Viator

Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC — FAQ

What are the Smithsonian “Big 3” museums?
The “Big 3” are usually the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Museum of American History — the most popular on the Mall.
Do you need tickets for the Smithsonian?
Entry is free; the Air and Space Museum requires a free timed pass, and guided highlights tours help you cover the best exhibits quickly.
How long do you need at the Smithsonian?
Each museum can fill half a day; a guided highlights tour of one or two is ideal if your time is limited.

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