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Group Visits and Custom Tours

 

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Group Rates

Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. The group fee of $5 per person includes admission to all of the Museum’s exhibitions (occasional time restrictions may apply). Please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance. Payment is due at least two weeks prior to your visit.

School Groups (K-12)

School groups who wish to enjoy the Museum’s exhibitions without a tour may book tickets using the group rate. School groups receive an additional discount of one free ticket per ten students to accommodate the required chaperones. The group tour office will provide discount information at the time of payment. Visit the school programs page for more great program options.

Custom Tours

45-minute tours are led by trained and knowledgeable docents and provide in-depth knowledge about the National Building Museum’s exhibitions and historic building. Custom tours pay the basic group fee for admission to the exhibitions plus $25 per docent. Maximum group size is 25 people per docent and tours must be booked at least three weeks in advance.

Custom Tour Offerings

  • Historic Building Tour
    Can be booked without paying admission to the exhibitions, but requires the docent fee.
  • House and Home
    Explore the history of houses through their architecture, building materials, and the items we put inside.
  • Bridging the Gap Discovery Cart
    This 30-minute, hands-on, interactive program can be booked without paying admission to the exhibitions, but requires the docent fee.
  • Arches and Trusses Discovery Cart
    This 30-minute, hands-on, interactive program can be booked without paying admission to the exhibitions, but requires the docent fee.
  • The Three Little Pigs and the Materials to Build a House
    This 30-minute, hands-on, interactive program and storybook reading will teach children about the basic components for a house and a variety of materials. This program can be booked without paying admission to the exhibitions, but requires the docent fee.
  • Inaugural Ball Tour
    Learn about the Pension Building's connection to the Presidential Inaugural Balls. Your docent will share the pagentry and history of these festive events. Requires purchase of admission as well as the docent fee.

Special Custom Tours

  • Curator-Led Tours
    Share in the expertise and behind-the-scenes knowledge of one of the National Building Museum’s curators. Maximum of 25 people. The fee for this tour is $300, which includes admission to the exhibitions.
  • After Hours Tours
    Available on a limited basis, please contact the tour office for details.

Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel your group or custom tour, please contact the tour office at 202.272.2448 ext. 3302 or tours@nbm.org as soon as possible. If you must cancel your tour on the day of, please contact the Information Desk at 202.272.2448 ext 3901. Any cancelation less than one week prior to the tour date forfeits all fees. In the event that the museum must cancel a tour, the full fee will be refunded or the tour will be rescheduled. To be eligible for a refund or to reschedule your visit, the Museum must receive written notification no later than one week prior to the visit date. If a school or organization's administration cancels a field trip less than one week before the scheduled trip due to a change in policy, a letter from the principal or leader indicating the change in policy will be required to receive a refund or to reschedule the cancelled visit. If a school or organization closes due to inclement weather or cancels field trips on short notice the Museum will reschedule the visit or provide a full refund.

Questions? Contact the group tour office at tours@nbm.org.