Museum Tickets & Passes in Washington DC

From the Star Spangled Banner to the Civil Rights Movement, music is often forgotten as an integral part of U.S. history. Take a rare music-themed tour to see DC's American Museum of History from a perspective visitors often miss, and even have the chance to create a beat of your own. As an interactive experience, this tour is a popular choice for families.

With art that stretches from Renaissance masters to American icons, the National Gallery of Art is a Washington, DC museum that belongs on every art lovers' itinerary, but the enormous collection can be overwhelming for first time visitors. See the best of the gallery with an expert guide on a 2.5-hour museum tour that explores the stories, techniques, and scandals behind the paintings.

Visit two top DC museums on a small-group, guided tour that explores some of America's national treasures. With so much to see in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Art, it's easy to get overwhelmed, but visiting with a guide means you'll go straight to the most spectacular exhibits and artwork. Limited to 8 travelers to ensure personal service, this tour is a great way to learn the stories behind the museums as you see sparkling gems, masterpiece paintings, and more.

Combine history and the future on this small-group Smithsonian tour that visits both the National Museum of American History and the Air and Space Museum. Travel with a small group during this 5-hour tour, which ensures personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the artistic side of America's capital on a 2-hour tour of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. Learn about America's artists as you observe one of the largest art collections in the world. View some of the country's most important works of art and get insider tips from your guide on other things to do while you're in Washington, D.C.

Combine two landmarks of American history on a 5-hour, small-group tour of Arlington National Cemetery and The National Museum of American History that includes transport between the two sites. See the grave sites of service members and American leaders, then explore galleries that tell the story of the United States from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement.

Join our two hour small group guided tour of the National Museum of Art. A trip to an art museum can be overwhelming. What do you focus on? What are the must-see pieces? Stephen Mead will take you through the National Gallery of Art's highlights, historical showstoppers and fan favorites over the course of two hours. He will stop to discuss each piece's symbols, stories and background. You will see 40 plus choice artworks that visually are the finest from the Renaissance, 18th Century, and Medieval Art periods. With each piece Stephen will point out the symbols, stories, and reason why the artists painted the art work.  The group will meet inside the National Gallery of Art West Building Ground Floor 6th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20516.  The tour will go from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.  Adventures for Creative Tourists is not an affiliate of the National Gallery of Art.  We are an affiliate of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides.

Learn the story of spies, intelligence operations and deceptions that changed the course of history with an admission ticket to Washington, DC's International Spy Museum. See the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display "” more than 200 gadgets, weapons, bugs, cameras, vehicles and technologies. Travel back in time to learn about past spies and unlikely undercover agents. Adopt a cover identity and self-test spy skills along the way. Also, be sure to check out the interactive James Bond exhibit "” "˜Exquisitely Evil: 50 Years of Bond Villains.'

In the heart of Washington, D.C., National Geographic hosts world-class exhibitions, exclusive events, and an inspiring community of explorers.

See Thomas Jefferson's desk, as well as George Washington's sword on this 2.5-hour, small-group tour of the National Museum of American History in Washington DC. Other highlights include the Star Spangled Banner, Dorthy's ruby-red slippers from "˜The Wizard of Oz,' and the Greensboro lunch counter from the Greensboro sit-ins of the 1960s.

Explore one of the most famous museums in Washington, DC on this guided, 3-hour, small-group walking tour of the National Gallery of Art. See world-famous works by Rembrandt, Claude Monet, Jan Van Eyck, Johannes Vermeer, JMW Turner and many others. Spend time admiring Leonardo da Vinci's only portrait in America, 'Ginevra de' Benci.' Discuss art history, philanthropy, material culture and object conservation with a local art historian and gain a better understanding of what goes into creating a national art collection.

Discover five centuries of news history at the Newseum, an interactive museum of news and journalism in Washington, DC. Explore seven floors of galleries, theaters and interactive exhibits. See how the Civil War changed journalism in America and follow the story as Americans did in the 1860s. Peruse the largest collection of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs. Find out how the FBI fights crime in an age of global terrorism and cybercrime. Also, check out the 4-D film experience "I-Witness" and take a shot at delivering the news in the Interactive Newsroom.

Take one giant leap into the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, on a 2.5-hour small group tour that covers the early history of flight, and the modern-day life of an astronaut. This group is limited to 8 people, and explores a collection that includes everything from space suits, to moon rocks, and a model of the International Space Station.