Group Size
Max 6
Tour Duration
5.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation upto 24 Hrs
Highlights generally include:
• The Founding DocumentsnStand before the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the texts that shaped the nation's government and guaranteed its core freedoms.
• The Magna Carta (1297)nView one of the rare surviving copies of this medieval English charter, a document that laid the foundation for constitutional law and individual rights.
• The Lansdowne Portrait of George WashingtonnThis 1796 portrait by Gilbert Stuart not only shaped the public image of America's first president but also inspired the engraving on the U.S. dollar bill.
• The "Hope" Portrait of Barack ObamanShepard Fairey's instantly recognizable artwork became an emblem of the 2008 presidential campaign!
From the founding documents of the United States to the portraits of its most influential figures, this tour offers a unique perspective on America's past and present.nnAt the National Archives Museum, stand before the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the texts that laid the foundation of American democracy. Examine a rare 1297 copy of the Magna Carta, see Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and read personal letters from George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. These original documents offer firsthand insight into the defining moments of U.S. history, from revolution to civil rights.nnThen, step into the National Portrait Gallery, where history hangs on the walls. Stand before George Washington's Lansdowne Portrait, the image that inspired the dollar bill, and explore powerful depictions of Civil War generals, suffragettes, and modern presidents. See Shepard Fairey's "Hope" portrait of Barack Obama, an icon of contemporary political history, and explore how portraiture has captured the evolution of American leadership and identity.nnBy the end of this tour, you'll have explored the defining ideas, people, and struggles that shaped the nation, leaving with a deeper understanding of America's past and those who continue to shape its future.
• PRIVATE COMBINATION MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)nn• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDEnn• DURATION 5.5 HOURS (including break)nn• SKIP-THE-LINE ACCESS TO THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
