250th: National Archives & American History Museum Guided Tour
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers5 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBest Conversion, Cultural Tours
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
Entrance & Guided Tour of American History Museum
Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide
Skip the Line Access into the National Archives
What's Not included
Gratuity
Itinerary
Rather than wandering aimlessly, youu2019ll follow a carefully curated narrative that makes history engaging, accessible, and relevant.nnYou will see:n-Star-Spangled Banner: The original flag that inspired the U.S. national anthem during the War of 1812.n-Jeffersonu2019s Writing Desk: The small portable desk where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence.n-Gunboat Philadelphia: A Revolutionary War vessel recovered from Lake Champlain, offering rare physical evidence of early American naval warfare and the fight for independence.n-Julia Childu2019s Kitchen: The kitchen where Julia Child filmed The French Chef, representing postwar cultural change, the rise of food media, and how everyday Americans embraced new ideas and lifestyles.n-John Bull Locomotive: One of the oldest surviving steam locomotives in the world, illustrating how railroads powered Americau2019s industrial growth, westward expansion, and economic transformation.
Skip the Line Access into the National Archives for a guided tour
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.