Smithsonian Museum: Exclusive American History Tour

Participate in this special 2.5 hour guided exploration of the National Museum of American History to delve into the notably brief yet exceptionally diverse history of the United States of America. Our enthusiastic guides will lead you to an assortment of the most enthralling pieces exhibited in this unique gallery.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Museum of American History - From a motley crew of settlers to a leading global power, the United States has certainly carved out a significant presence. The National Museum of American History charts this journey through a distinctive array of artifacts, including the very flag that spurred the nation’s anthem. Delve into the life of the…
What's Included
  • Exclusive Tour Guide(Not available with ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
  • Wheelchair Accessible(Excludes ‘SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE’ option)
  • Guided Museum Tour
  • 2.5-Hour Duration
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: American History Museum and other attractions or museums in DC may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening…
Location
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Meet by the fountain in front of Constitution Ave Entrance
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jason_h
May 26, 2026
Americana and knowledge - My sister and I had an exceptional tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History with Maribeth. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and interactive, and did a wonderful job tailoring the tour to our interests. The experience offered a fascinating glimpse into American history and was both informative and fun, especially with all the Americana items that reminded us of our youth. Overall, it was a great tour and one we would highly recommend.
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Elizabeth
May 26, 2026
Enjoy Maximum and Personalized Experience in Limited Amount of Time - Leigh was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide who led us through this journey through American history. We learned more than could be provided by the posted descriptions at each exhibit. She welcomed our questions and our request to view specific exhibits and ended our tour with a surprise discovery that we would not have found on our own – a Sterling silver Tiffany bicycle! The museum is extensive and can be chaotic so I highly recommend this tour if you have a limited amount of time and want to have the best experience.
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463lynetten
May 22, 2026
Great experience and content. - Maribeth Oates was knowledgable and picked wonderful topics for the group. We enjoyed her breath and depth of knowledge in all displays at the museum. I had no difficulty hearing her comments even thought the museum was crowded and noisy. Highly recommend the tour. Thank you.
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Frank
Apr 25, 2026
Smithsonian American History Museum - Lynn was an excellent tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about American history and truly has a passion for education. I would highly recommend this tour.
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J2888tumichaelw
Apr 18, 2026
Outstanding Guided Tour - Annemarie - guided us through the tour of the American history Museum. We found her expertise to be invaluable and understanding some of the more in depth aspects of our nations history. She was delightful thoughtful, and insightful throughout the entire tour. When we concluded our tour we talked about how we would love to go back with her thevery next day and continue to learn more about our nations history.
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Karas862
Mar 30, 2026
American History tour - Great experience!! Kind and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Vanessa
Mar 20, 2026
Great time with Leigh - We had a great tour with Leigh. She is extremely informative and theatrical. She really knows her stuff and we learned a few things. Well worth it, great experience.
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Bryan_g
Mar 20, 2026
Awesome Experience with Leigh - We had a great time at the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Our guide Leigh was a wealth of knowledge who brought loads of charisma, knowledge and preparation to the day. We’d highly recommend her!
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Watr0us
Mar 1, 2026
Smithsonian tour - We had a wonderful tour of the American History museum. Marabeth is a terrific tour guide! This is our fourth tour with her! We learned so much and enjoyed our time at the museum. I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide! Jacqueline
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Kenneth
Dec 28, 2025
Must see - This museum is awesome inspiring. So much of our nations history is on display here. If you have to skip a museum, do t skip this one!
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From $72
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).