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Explore the Smithsonian’s Hall of Fossils, the Hope Diamond, and rare collections with a private, 2-hour expert guide. This focused tour balances big exhibits with behind-the-scenes insight to deepen your understanding of Earth’s history and biodiversity.
Explore the Smithsonian’s Hall of Fossils, the Hope Diamond, and rare collections with a private, 2-hour expert guide. This focused tour balances big exhibits with behind-the-scenes insight to deepen your understanding of Earth’s history and biodiversity.
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Operated by New York City Tours · Washington, DC
You step off Pennsylvania Avenue into a ceiling that hums with curiosity: glass cases glitter, fossil bones hang like frozen movement, and a guide’s quiet voice pulls a thread through deep time.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires mild walking and standing for short periods
Yes—this private tour includes entry to the museum’s permanent collection; special exhibitions may require separate tickets.
Meet in front of the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; do not enter the hotel—this is an external meeting point.
Yes—the museum and this tour are wheelchair accessible; notify the operator in advance for any special needs.
Photography for personal use is generally allowed; avoid flash on sensitive specimens and follow any exhibit-specific restrictions.
The museum opened in 1910 as part of the Smithsonian and has since expanded its research collections, housing millions of specimens collected over centuries.
The museum supports research and specimen stewardship; visitors help conservation efforts by following handling rules and supporting public programming or donations.
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