250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
Overview
Experience 250 years of American history on this 3-hour guided walking tour led by a local historian & professional tour guide.
Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where you’ll explore pivotal moments from the American Revolution to the 20th century and beyond. Rather than wandering aimlessly, you’ll follow a carefully curated narrative that makes history engaging, accessible, and relevant.
Head to the National Archives Museum, where you’ll enjoy skip-the-line entry. Inside, view the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, some of the most important original documents in world history.
Throughout the tour, the small group size allows for meaningful interaction, questions, and discussion, creating a more personal and enriching experience than large group tours.
What's Included
- Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide
- Skip the Line Access into the National Archives
- Entrance & Guided Tour of American History Museum
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20560, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
701 Constitution Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20408, USA
We end the tour inside the Archives Museum if you want to to explore more of the exhibits.
What To Expect
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American History Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The National Archives Museum
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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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 (EDT).
- Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide.
- Skip the Line Access into the National Archives.
- Entrance & Guided Tour of American History Museum.
- Gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided 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 2024What's Included
- Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide
- Skip the Line Access into the National Archives
- Entrance & Guided Tour of American History Museum
- Gratuity
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
