The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour
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The 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour will introduce you 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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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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)
- Notes: (PLEASE NOTE: The Air & Space museum is currently under massive construction and will remain as such for multiple years. This means that Many of the exhibits we describe may NOT be on display. We adjust our tour based on the changing stages of this renovation, and the exhibits that are available to us. here is a link for there 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.) 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.
Reviews(224)
Babylon Tours in D.C. offered an incredible experience! Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also patient and helpful, making every moment engaging. The small group allowed for fantastic conversations that revolved around history and culture. I loved how we were encouraged to ask questions and explore at our own pace. It truly felt personalized. Thank you so much, Maureen Yacobucci, for such a memorable tour!
Great experience to learn more about US history of air and space. Many details unknown to us. Well done by our tour guide Maureen
Leigh made it a memorable. Her love of the stories, the narrative history, chronologically done, made for a wonderful afternoon. Her passion for the subject was obvious, and she communicated that to the rest of us.
I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this museum as much as I did, but it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip to D.C. Seeing the actual Apollo capsule and historic aircraft up close was genuinely impressive. The exhibits are very well organized and easy to follow even if you’re not deeply into aviation or space history. There’s a good mix of interactive displays and iconic pieces that keep things interesting the whole time. Easily worth spending a few hours here!!
Meghan, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable with each and every exhibit she showed us. My husband, who works in the aeronautical field, was able to confirm within his own knowledge how accurate she was with her facts. We were a bit late for the tour because of getting lost, but she was very patient with us and waited. She helped guide us to where we needed to meet. She had a smile on her face the whole time! I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will be lucky enough to have Meghan as your guide!
Great personalized experience for a 2 hour tour. Covered all major highlights timeliness. You can check out more at your leisure
Maureen made our day. Wonderfully engaging and knowledgeable. A real pleasure
If you don't want miss any information I highly recommend getting a hired tour guide. There are so many things we learned than if we walked around ourselves. Our tour guide Rebecca was entertaining and very informative
Maureen was a fantastic tour guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience really enjoyable. Adding her personal stories and connections with the different exhibits helped bring them to life. Highly recommend a tour with her!
Our guide, Brenda was very knowledgeable and super fun.
