Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Description
The 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour will introduce visitors to the history of flight in the United States that eventually landed a man on the moon. Take one giant leap into the unique collection at the National Air and Space Museum, covering the United States’ world famous space program. Highlights generally include (as long as not on loan or being restored): -1903 Wright Flyer -1909 Wright Military Flyer -Spirit of St. Louis -Jackie Cochran T-38 Talon -Alan Shepard space suit -Freedom 7 capsule -Neil Armstrong space suit -Apollo 11 Columbia capsule -Filming model of Star Trek Enterprise -Filming model of Star Wars X-Wing
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The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum explores everything from the dawn of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. Join an expert guide to discover the pioneers, astronauts, and innovations that changed history. Stand before the original Wright Flyer and Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, then journey into the space age with iconic artifacts connected to Mercury, Apollo, Skylab, and the Space Shuttle programs. Learn how America reached the moon, see spacecraft and astronaut equipment up close, and uncover the stories behind some of the most important achievements in aviation and space exploration. Highlights may include: — Wright Flyer (original) — Apollo 11 spacesuit — Lunar Module (backup) — John Glenn’s Mercury capsule — Spirit of St. Louis (original) — Bell X-1 (original) — Hubble Telescope test vehicle — Skylab (backup) — Space Shuttle mid-deck model
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: Air & Space Museum and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Reviews(164)
Rebecca was a fantastic tour guide! Although the museum was very busy, it felt like we were the only ones there because she took such great care of us. I learned so much!
Rebecca was an outstanding guide for this tour. She hit all the highlights in about 2 hours and shared fascinating stories. The air and space museum is enormous and it was well worth the money to have Rebecca lead us through it.
Excellent tour with an excellent guide, Leigh! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
Maureen was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. There wasn’t a question that she didn’t have the answer to. She made it a great afternoon for us.
A great museum but unfortunately everything beyond WW1 was closed and not available to see - this was not highlighted before securing a ticket which would have affected my decision on which museum to visit
Leigh was great. Her presentation of the information and personal experience gathering information brought the history lesson to life. Even though the museums are free it was worth the money to have a guided tour. Again Leigh gave us such a great oral presentation to go with the amazing offerings in the museum. Further, higher, faster.
Our Tour Guide, Maureen, was excellent. She had a wealth of knowledge about the Air and Space Museum which enhanced our visit. She answered our questions and being a veteran, I was able to share with her some knowledge I was aware of as it related to some of the exhibits.
Cool exhibit. You get to see prior shuttles from space in the museum Leigh was very knowledgeable with all the facts of the museum.
Meghan was an excellent tour guide. She's very knowledgeable and put a lit of emphasis in her talks to make them very interesting. Would highly recommend her for a tour guide.
This is a fantastic way to see one of the most popular museums on the Mall. Maureen is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable, it was a joy to have her share it.
