The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour in Washington DC booking from $79.50

The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour

Overview

The 2 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

City: Washington DC

Tue 17 Sep

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What's Included

Duration 2 Hours

Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Guided Museum Tour

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

National Air and Space Museum

(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 their 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.) The National Air and Space Museum doesn’t just cover extraterrestrial exploration. It covers everything from the early history of flight to the Space Race and moon landings. You’ll see the first plane to take flight as well as the Spirit of St. Louis, the first plane to cross the Atlantic. Discuss Amelia Earhart, the iconic female pilot who famously disappeared while trying to fly around the world. Check out Hubble space suits, and lunar modules while learning all about NASA and the United States’ space program. The two story back ups for the Hubble telescope and the early space station Skylab dominate your field of vision and since the originals stayed in space, this is the best way to get up close and personal! Find out what it's like to be an astronaut today with one of our expert guides – there’s even freeze dried ice cream in the gift shop to get the full experience. Discover the history of the world’s foremost space program and the technology and innovation that made it possible to land a man on the moon. — Wright Flyer (original) — Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 spacesuit (original) — Lunar Module (backup) — John Glenn’s Mercury capsule (original) — Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis (original) — Chuck Yeager’s Bell X-1 (original) — Hubble Telescope (test vehicle) — Skylab, America’s 1st space station (backup) — Space Shuttle’s mid deck (model)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (39)

G_B

Nov 2022

Super nice guy that walked with us through part of the museum on a day we would not have been able to get tickets. Other than that, we were seriously disappointed. For example, we all arrived early, but rather than have us enter the head of the long line to save time, our guide waited until the line extended to the end of the building before telling us we should get in the line and then didn’t have our tickets ready. We then spent 45 mins of a 2-hour tour in the first room. Basic information was repeated. We heard the same personal history of our guide a half dozen times. We all agreed that we learned nothing new during this tour and missed seeing at least two thirds of the museum. We were told there would be a “surprise” and with precious time remaining, we left the museum(!!) and walked a half mile to the NASA library. An okay extension if we would have actually seen the other two thirds of the museum. However, as nice and as knowledgeable as the NASA Librarian might be, we didn’t pay for a tour of the tiny library and “free” outdated posters.

Christina_S

Nov 2022

We came to Washington D.C. last minute and wanted to see the Air and Space Museum. The free timed tickets were sold out for the entire weekend. We decided to book a semi private tour. Our tour guide Richard was wonderful, well versed in all aspects of the museum. He was funny, approachable and his stories were very fascinating. I am so glad we decided to pay for the tour. If you are so lucky to have Richard as your tour guide, you will not be disappointed.. I give this experience a 5 star.

TAJE_C

Nov 2022

Memorable experience we had was the sharing of special peace about Apollo 11 , Stars/ plants, and special people that were more important basis on sculptures in planes and gadgets! I had a fascinated time spent on each section of the air and space Museum. I would recommend Richard Robinson to anyone, willing to take their time and understand the creativity of each artifact know to man and knowing NASA.

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The Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum - Exclusive Guided Tour

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