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Family Tour at the National Gallery of Art in DC

A private museum tour led by an art historian that the whole family can enjoy.

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A Private, Family-Friendly Tour of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC

We at ART SMART want to help you make the most of your family activities, because we know how precious family time is. That’s why we created ART SMART Family Adventures art tours; our fun, kid-friendly tours through DC’s National Gallery of Art have something for every member of the family, whether they are 8 or 82. The tour can be customized to fit the needs, ages, and interests of each family member. Have younger children with you? We’ll organize a scavenger hunt through colorful modern paintings, explore myths come to life in ancient sculpture, and bring along a treat-filled explorer bag to keep kids engaged. Bringing teens along for the adventure? The National Gallery is full of edgy and thought-provoking artwork to keep them interested.

What to Expect on Your
Family Art Tour at the National Gallery of Art in DC

Upon booking you will receive a confirmation email that includes details about where to meet your guide. The tour will be organized based on the specific needs, interests, and preferences of your family.

Please let us know if there are any specific artists, time periods, or styles of art you wish to explore more in depth and we will customize the tour to fit these interests. Also let us know if you would like to tailor your family’s tour to supplement your children’s academic studies. Or, simply relax and allow us to design and lead a tour we think your whole family will enjoy.


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Private tours for 1 – 4 people in your group booked online* start at $225 per hour (a 5% discount over tours booked via email or phone). All tours have a two-hour minimum. Additional people and/or additional time have an additional fee. Museum admission needs to be added for each person. This is added during your booking. We will get your tickets ahead of time for you. So you can skip the lines!

* For those who need a bit more service via email and phone, our pricing begins at $225 per hour for 1 – 4 people. Larger groups are $50 per adult, $25 per child.

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