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Museums in USA

Skip-the-line entry and guided visits to major collections.

18 cities in USA · checked 18 September 2026

For the big museums the ticket and the queue are two separate problems: timed entry solves the second one. A guided visit is worth it where a collection is large enough that an hour of wandering shows you very little.

Where to find them in USA

Only places where this kind of tour actually runs — the list is counted from live availability, not guessed. Pick another city, or switch country below.

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Everywhere

18 cities in USA have museums

Top-rated museums

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"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour
New York City
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour
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The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans
New Orleans
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Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Exclusive Guided Tour
Washington Dc
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5.0(472)·2 ore
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Musical Instrument Museum Self-Guided Tour Ticket in Phoenix
Phoenix
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4.9(284)·3–4 ore
da$20/ persona
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NYC 9/11 Memorial and Museum Ticket with Tour Options
New York City
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4.7(6,704)·1h 30min
da$36/ persona
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Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting
Los Angeles
Hollywood Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting
4.9(367)·45 min–1h 30min
da$32/ persona
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Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour
New York City
Metropolitan Museum Guided Group Tour
4.8(1,091)·2–3 ore
da$55/ persona
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights Tour with Expert Guide
New York City
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da$55/ persona
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Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
Salem
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4.9(278)·1h–1h 30min
da$22/ persona
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Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour
Washington Dc
Smithsonian Museum of American History Exclusive Guided Tour
4.9(270)·2h 30min
da$105/ persona
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The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour
Washington Dc
The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Exclusive Guided Tour
4.9(226)·2h 30min
da$105/ persona
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Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Washington Dc
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Admission Ticket in San Francisco
San Francisco
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4.8(220)·2–3 ore
da$25/ persona
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African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket
Washington Dc
African American History Tour with Museum of African American History Ticket
4.6(427)·3h 30min
da$90/ persona
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Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum
Milwaukee
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4.9(58)·1–3 ore
da$5/ persona
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Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
Williamsburg
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4.6(224)·1–7 giorni
da$29/ persona
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Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
New York City
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4.6(1,100)·1h 30min
da$38/ persona
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Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets
Chicago
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4.6(591)·4 ore
da$29/ persona
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Real Pirates Salem Museum with Guided Directors Tour
Salem
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4.8(53)·1h 30min
da$30/ persona
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Historic Museum Tour Ticket
St Augustine
Historic Museum Tour Ticket
4.7(72)·40 min
da$19/ persona
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Skip the Line: Historic RailPark and Train Museum Ticket with Guided Tour
Bowling Green
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4.7(65)·45 min
da$22/ persona
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Davenport House Museum Guided Tours- Savannah Historic House
Savannah
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4.9(19)·1h 10min
da$18/ persona
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston All Access Admission Ticket
Houston
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4.6(57)·1–4 ore
da$10/ persona
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250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
Washington Dc
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