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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tour

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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Tour

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Max 8

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Tour Duration

2.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights Generally Include (as long as items are not on loan or being restored):

  • The Star-Spangled BannernSee the original flag that inspired the U.S. national anthem. This massive 15-star, 15-stripe banner flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and remains one of America's most treasured artifacts.
  • The Greensboro Lunch Counter Stand before the original Woolworth's lunch counter, where four African American college students staged a historic sit-in in 1960, sparking a nationwide movement for civil rights and desegregation.
  • George Washington's Uniform and SwordnGet up close to George Washington's actual military uniform and battle sword, worn and carried during the American Revolution!
  • Abraham Lincoln's Top HatnSee the top hat worn by President Abraham Lincoln on the night of his assassination at Ford's Theatre in 1865. A haunting and powerful symbol of his presidency and legacy.
  • Dorothy's Ruby SlippersnStep into Hollywood history with the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. One of the most recognizable artifacts in pop culture history.

Join us for a private tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where the story of the United States' rise from a rebellious colony to a global power unfolds through its most treasured artifacts. 

From the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement and wartime ingenuity during World War II, this museum brings America's history to life, On this 2.5-hour tour, our expert guide will lead you through this vast collection, ensuring you see all the museum's most important exhibits. Stand before the original Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem. Explore presidential legacies with George Washington's sword and Abraham Lincoln's top hat, worn on the night of his assassination. Visit the Greensboro Lunch Counter, where a peaceful sit-in ignited the Civil Rights Movement, and admire the inaugural gowns of First Ladies, each reflecting a pivotal moment in history. You'll even step into pop culture history with Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.nnBy the end of this tour, you'll have explored the milestones of American history, from revolution and reform to innovation and culture. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor, this experience offers a deeper understanding of the nation's past and what it means to be American today.

 


Itinerary

  • A 2.5 hour tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History with one of our expert guides.
  • Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR 

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2 HOURS

• ALL ENTRANCE FEES


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FAQ's

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your guide will be wearing a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard. They will also reach out to you on the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point.

Yes! All tickets for the permanent collection are included and organized by Babylon Tours.

Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour by text and email. Please ensure you have provided your correct telephone number (including country code) and email beforehand. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't see the email in your inbox.

No, Viator is a booking platform and Online Travel Agent. They sell our tours, but we are Babylon Tours, a Tour Operator currently offering tours in 12 major cities worldwide!

Yes! You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. For rescheduling within 24 hours, a fee applies to cover guide payments, unused tickets, and company costs (no profit is made on this fee). If you booked through a booking platform like Viator or GetYourGuide, you must reschedule directly with them.

Please inform your guide as soon as possible. As this is a semi-private tour, it must start on time. If your tour is ticketed, the guide will reply to your message with the tickets so you can enter the museum or monument on your own and try to join the guide inside if possible. Please note that once the tour begins, the guide will not be able to regularly check their phone.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380. Our refund policy does not cover medical issues that arise within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380 . Our refund policy does not cover transportation issues within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

No, as the museum is large, locating the guide inside is challenging. The guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and accompany the group inside. However, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the tour ends!

Yes, you are welcome to stay in the museum until it closes.

Your guide will have your tickets. As long as you bring proof of ID, the guide's name and number, and arrive at the meeting point on time, the guide will assist you with entry.

Yes, our tours run rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately. Tours will only be canceled in the event of a dangerous weather alert from local authorities.n

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