Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in-App Audio Tour

Overview of the tour in Washington DC

Take this informative and educational audio tour to explore the collection of natural history artifacts, from dinosaur skeletons to early humans.

Learn the history of the planet through an immersive experience of walking through the interactive halls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

On the first floor of the museum, you will see the huge African Bush Elephant and learn about the culture of African people. Here, you will face the mega-tooth shark and dive into the ocean along with the blue whales. Dinosaur lovers will be excited to see giants like Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus, and many more.

The second floor will take you to the world of bones where you will see skeletons of monkeys, giraffes, snakes, turtles, and many more. Critical Distance augmented reality experience will give you the possibility to swim with the orcas and “see” the underwater world through their eyes. Egyptian mummies will "tell" you the story of the most ancient civilization.

The audio guide will help you to find the highlights of numerous museum halls and reveal the most incredible facts about creatures ever inhabiting the Earth.

On arrival

Please make sure the app is installed and the WeGoTrip audio tour is downloaded. You must use the app and follow the instructions in the e-mail to begin the tour.

Note! The museum entrance is free. The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm, except December 25th. We recommend checking the museum's schedule before your visit. By buying this audio tour, you don’t pay for your entry. However, you get an opportunity to explore it at your own pace, following the carefully planned route, seeing the best it has to offer, and listening to amazing stories.

Things to note

You will receive an email and SMS with a link to access the tour. Follow the link and install the free WeGoTrip mobile app.
The app works offline. We recommend you download the application via high-speed internet access at home. So it downloads faster, and you don't have to think about it during the trip.

Earphones are not included. You should bring your own.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.