Semi-Private National Air and Space Museum Tour

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Semi-private National Air And Space Museum Tour

Semi-Private National Air and Space Museum Tour

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Semi-Private National Air and Space Museum Tour

601 Independence Ave SW | Entrance to the museum , Washington , District of Columbia

$96 { Per Person }

Overview

Semi-Private National Air and Space Museum Tour Experience

Discover flight and space history on a tour of the National Air and Space Museum, featuring iconic artifacts!

Details

On this intimate small-group tour, your expert guide will lead you through the museum's most iconic exhibits. Stand before the Wright Flyer, the first powered airplane, and the Spirit of St. Louis, which carried Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic. Get up close to Neil Armstrong's space suit and the Columbia Command Module, the only part of Apollo 11 to return from the Moon. You'll even explore the influence of science fiction with the legendary Star Wars X-Wing and the Star Trek Starship Enterprise, both of which continue to inspire real-world innovation.
By the end of your visit, you'll leave with a newfound appreciation for the visionaries, pilots, and astronauts who defied gravity and pushed the boundaries of what was possible. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply curious about the machines that changed the world, this tour will bring history to life in an unforgettable way.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Location

Babylon Tours

601 Independence Ave SW | Entrance to the museum, Washington, District of Columbia 20004

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Availability

Offered daily, year-round
24-hour advance booking policy
24-hour advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

Semi-private National Air and Space Museum tour
Timed entry tickets
Professional tour guides

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up
Gratuity
Temporary exhibitions

Know Before You Go

Your guide will meet you 10 minutes before the tour starts at the base of the sculpture in front of the Air & Space building entrance. (The entrance facing the lawn of the DC Mall)
Tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Please bring a photo ID or a copy of your passport, wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, and choose suitable walking shoes
Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour for any urgent matters please reply to their message. It is imperative that you provide your mobile phone number (including country code)
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is currently undergoing renovations, as a result, some exhibits may be temporarily unavailable. The tour is carefully adjusted to reflect the changing stages of this renovation, ensuring you experience the best available exhibits during your visit
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum may experience occasional closures without prior notice from museum management. In the event of a delayed opening exceeding one hour past the scheduled tour time, you will be offered an appropriate alternative
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, which houses the Space Shuttle Discovery and a Concorde, is on a separate site located approximately 29 miles west of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and is not included in this tour
Only handbags or small, slim backpacks are permitted inside the museum
Large bags or suitcases are not allowed. Due to heightened security measures, lines may occasionally form even for tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access