Explore the National Archives
& the Museum of American History
Learn the story of the United States of America
Includes Reserved Entry to the National Archives and American History Museum!
Explore treasures and stories of American history with this 2 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
• Walk the National Mall with sights of the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and museums
• 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
• Enter the National Archives to see the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
Smithsonian Castle/National Mall
Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex with 21 museums, the national zoo, and 9 research facilities. Your guide discuss its history as well as the sites of monuments and buildings that line the National Mall. American History The Smithsonian 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 story.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian 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.
Archives
Our tour offers guaranteed entry into the National Archives as well as context about America’s historic documents. Besides the foundational papers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, you will see artifacts of momentous events.
