Interactive DC Art Discover Stories Behind the Masterpieces Tour
Overview
Engage with art in a whole new way on this interactive tour inside the National Gallery of Art. Delve into fascinating stories behind renowned pieces, like the only Da Vinci in the Americas, and uncover the rivalries, scandals, and personal tales that shaped the art world. Designed for families and those curious about art, this tour adapts to your group's interests and pace for a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Enjoy a fully conversational format that skips the dry academic approach and makes art more relatable and intriguing.
- Visit the National Gallery of Art with expert-led storytelling
- Adaptable pacing to fit your group's energy and curiosity
- Perfect for families looking to engage kids in art without pressure
- Explore significant art history moments, like Van Gogh's rivalry with Gauguin
What's Included
- A Unique Art Perspective
- Real Discussions That Make Art Come To Life
- Levity, Stories, and Fun
- Bottled water Guests are encouraged to bring their own bottled water.
- Encouraged but never mandatory
Meeting Location
Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20565, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
4th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20565, USA
What To Expect
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National Gallery of Art
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- A Unique Art Perspective.
- Real Discussions That Make Art Come To Life.
- Levity, Stories, and Fun.
- Bottled water. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bottled water.
- Encouraged but never mandatory.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Interactive DC Art Discover Stories Behind the Masterpieces Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Interactive DC Art Discover Stories Behind the Masterpieces Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Washington DC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A Unique Art Perspective
- Real Discussions That Make Art Come To Life
- Levity, Stories, and Fun
- Bottled waterGuests are encouraged to bring their own bottled water.
- Encouraged but never mandatory
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
