Smithsonian Highlights with National Air & Space Museum Entry
Overview
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3 hours
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See the best of the Smithsonian Museums on a 3-hour guided tour of the highlights of the American History, Natural History, and Air and Space Museums.
Includes Reserved Entry to the Air and Space Museum!
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex with 21 museums and miliions of objects! The Natural History, Air and Space, and American History Museums are 3 of the most popular, often referred to as the Big 3. Each of these museums can be overwhelming so we put together a highlights tour. Our expert guide will take you through each of the museums and showcase all of the "must see" items in each. Including: Lincoln's Top Hat, Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, the Cursed Hope Diamond, iconic Dinosaur fossils, the Original Wright Flyer, and artifacts from the Apollo 11 lunar mission!
Note that there is walking between the museums for a total of roughly 1 mile.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Sites are not listed in order visited. Museum order may vary.
Please note this tour involves roughly 2 miles of walking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet your guide inside the Unscripted Guided Tours DC Welcome Center at 400 7th Street NW, at the corner of 7th and D NW
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
See the famed hope diamond, visit the fossil lab and The Last American Dinosaurs exhibit.
What‘s Included
Visit the Museum of Natural History
Visit the Museum of American History
3-Hour Smithsonian Highlights Guided Walking Tour in Washington DC
Small-Group for a more personalized experience
Reserved Timed Entry to the National Air and Space Museum
Explore 3 of the top museums in Washington DC with your Guide
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Smithsonian Highlights with National Air & Space Museum Entry
Reviews
288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
James was very...
Kate G,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was very knowledgeable of the area and things we saw. It was a good tour showcasing the highlights of the museums.
It was informative, fun,...
Tiffany Y,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was informative, fun, and just a great time! I felt I was able to see all the highlights of the three museums and walk away with great pics and memories!
Perfect intro to Smithsonians
mele01,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour with Shane was fantastic! A perfect introduction to 3 Smithsonian museums. Highly recommend!
Small bites
Flossie K,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You just see a small part of each stop. It will give you an idea if you want to return. Christina was great.
dinosaurs to space - great tour
WinifredS W,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00this was an amazing tour. we learned so much Christina was so knowledgable. we had a great time visiting the big three museums starting with disbars and ending in space! she curated the best things in each and shared a lot of information we would not have learned by going ourselves. so worth it!
Exciting tour with Dash!
nadiee2025,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating visit to the American History Museum, Natural History Museum & Air & Space Museum! Incredible detail and enthusiasm by our guide Dash. Stories & descriptions in the Air & Space Museum were especially exciting. Highly recommended!
Shane was an awesome tour...
Raul A,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shane was an awesome tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and guided us through the highlights of each museum.
This was an excellent...
Steve A,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour. The museum has so many items to view, and I was glad that the tour leader picked out not only some of the best things to view, but also she told of the best places to view items and to take photos. I had several tours with Unscripted Tours, and they were so helpful and accommodating, especially since my time in Washington DC was during the government shut down. Many kudos to this tour company.
Best Way to see more with limited time!!!
Voyager185139,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide zipped us through the top 3 museums but we never felt rushed. We would have missed out on so many fascinating facts without our guide. I highly recommend this tour. We walked through other museums but missed having our guide to highlight and provide interesting facts.
Tailored Experience
Elizabeth B,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There was so much to see that you couldn’t possibly cover it in one day, but my tour guide Claudia did an amazing job. I didn’t care to spend as much time in the Museum of Natural History because I had spent a lot of time at that museum in New York many years ago. So, we tailored the experience to spend more time and the museum of American history and the air and space Museum, which were both amazing! It’s important to let the guy know what you’re interested in seeing, because there is really so much to absorb.
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