2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
6 people
English
Enjoy VIP Skip-The-Line entrance to the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution while learning about the role the Archives play in documenting and preserving American history. Then continue the story of the USA as you explore treasures and stories of American history with this 3-hour tour of DC’s historic institutions, including the Smithsonian Castle, the Mall, the Museum of American History and the National Archives. We don't just highlight artifacts; we relate them to the larger story of the nation and hidden histories. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum. complex as you walk the National Mall with sights of the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and museums and enter the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Listen to the stories of treasures such as George Washington’s uniform and sword, Abraham Lincoln’s hat, the flag that inspired the national anthem, and artifacts of Civil Rights and Suffrage.
Enjoy guaranteed entry into the National Archives as well as interpretation about America’s historic documents. Besides the foundational papers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, you will see artifacts of momentous events.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stroll across the National Mall and take in views of the US Capitol and Washington Monument as you learn of America’s Front Yard, it’s design, and the Smithsonian Institution that surrounds it.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Smithonian Museum of American History has over 1.7 million objects. We’ll take you through and highlight significant pieces relating to presidents, inventors, civil rights, and democracy while explaining their stories.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free