The Walters is one of my Favorite museums to visit no matter the season . It's free and accessible…read morefor all . They're 3 buildings to roam , a cafe , interactive activities to keep you occupied. It's the perfect Museum for Dates but it's also great for families with kids .

Incredible. Such a great museum and free…read more Very welcoming, lockers, chill staff. Very helpful signs. And of course incredible art. Very diverse and expansive too, geographically, time, medium, workshop details etc. very fun and impressive/humbling collection and presentation of all the things.

Call and book with Ira and his team. I booked the Washington DC tour from Baltimore and it was the…read morehighlight of stay. Informative and easy hop on and off tour was perfect. The right amount of time at all the stops and we didn't feel stressed or pressed for time. Ira provided us with exceptional customer service from the time we arrived at the airport to his drop off at the end of our trip. We will be back and we will 110% book with Ira again for Virginia or Baltimore tours. We were there for a Ravens game and Orioles game. He recommended amazing restaurants and they also did not disappoint. We know we will call out new friend Ira when we head back to Baltimore! Thank you for the amazingly generous hospitality you and your company provided to us!

Ira is the man! He took care of us for 4 days. We went to DC and he even drove us around town. I…read morecan't say enough about his knowledge and kindness.

Loved it! We had an office team-building activity at the National Gallery of Art, and Museum Hack…read morehad two staff lead us on a fun and exciting and irreverent while also knowledgeable tour of the museum. It brought out different sides of my colleagues and me, and we got to know each other better and to work together better.

I typically shy away from art museums. It's not that I don't like art, I just find the experience…read moreoverwhelming and without background and context, I have a hard time getting into it. If not for the Museum Hack tour, I probably wouldn't have gone to the NGA. That being said, I absolutely loved the tour and was so happy I went. Our tour guide Hannah was enthusiastic, funny, informed and extremely entertaining. Her love for the museum and the art really shone through. If you're not someone who "gets" art and typically heads for the other museums first, this is a great option! However, do be ready for some cursing and naughty images. At the beginning of the tour she said that we would do three things: 1) Celebrate, 2) Educate and 3) Kick some ass. Mission Accomplished!

The Hirshhorn offers a distinct contrast to the National Gallery of Art, and its rotating exhibits…read morehelp keep each visit feeling fresh. Some of the outdoor sculptures were visible, though a few pieces were either being relocated or blocked off. There were not many, so it made for a quick walk around the circular exterior. Upon entering, we went through security, which led into the main lobby where there is also a café. The coffee was both expensive and underwhelming, so I would recommend grabbing a drink elsewhere. The museum has three floors, and I found it easiest to start at the top and work your way down. *Laurie Anderson Four Talks: one of my favorite exhibits. The installation was fully immersive, covering the entire room. The writing and drawings across all four walls really brought the concept together. *Adam Pendleton Love Queen: a visually striking exhibit that transitions into a black and white video. While the artwork itself did not resonate with me as much, the video left both me and other visitors in a quiet, reflective state. *Revolutions Art from the Hirshhorn Collection: more traditional in style and subject matter. I did wish there was more context provided for some of the pieces, especially the sculptures, as a few lacked historical explanation. *Basquiat x Banksy: a more modern collection that reflects themes of racial and class divide. The bold colors and strong perspectives made this one of the more engaging sections. *Big Things For Big Rooms: a bit too literal for my taste, as it largely consisted of oversized objects without much added depth. *Mark Bradford Pickett's Charge: an older but well maintained exhibit. The circular layout of the museum complemented the work nicely. The textures and use of color were particularly compelling. The gift shop offered a wide range of items, including pieces inspired by past exhibitions and collaborations. I especially liked the Basquiat and Banksy merchandise, though it was nice to see representation from other collections as well. Overall, this is an easy museum to explore in one visit. I wish I could have seen the updated sculpture garden, but the rotating exhibits alone make it worth coming back.

This is a pretty cool museum, but they REALLY overhyped the Basquiat x Banksy collaboration. There…read morewas one piece of Banksy art which was a take on a Basquiat piece. The Basquiat collection was also pretty sparse. Mr. Smithsonian should be ashamed. I hope he's looking up and reading this. The museum's upper floors are 2 concentric circles so I'd recommend doing 2 loops around to avoid missing anything. There were displays with videos, lights, paint, and other media. I enjoyed exploring. The sculpture garden was closed when I was there, so I was unable to see anything there. I also don't know what was on the ground floor besides the entrance and the cafe. Seemed like something else should have been there. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It's worth a visit for sure and I enjoyed my time. But I was drawn in by the false hype.

We did a fantastic evening tour with Aaron of the National Mall. Our 11-year-old daughter says it…read morewas one of the highlights of our trip to D.C. (and my wife and I agree!). Highly recommended for families with kids, tweens, or teens.

If you are visiting or thinking about moving to DC, I would say this tour is a MUST. Rachel walked…read moreand talked with us about the city, shared facts about the history, and made it very interactive. We took the Music and Murals, which was absolutely fabulous and engaging. It will be like taking a walk with your "History Nerd" friend.

Some of the most incredibly talented people around! The artwork is amazing and so is the space.read more

Excellent!! I booked the Smithsonian Natural History +…read moreAmerican History - Exclusive Tour. There are six people in the Natural History tour, only four in the American History tour. The groups are small, they truly are exclusive tours. Our tour guide was Stephen Mead. I booked five guided tour with different companies. I can truly said that this is the best tour and Stephen Mead is the best of all guides. He's extremely knowledgeable. He explains everything clearly and with enthusiasm. You can tell he has passion for what he's doing. He's friendly and attentive. Both Natural and American history museums are HUGE! One can easily get lost in the sea of exhibitions. I highly recommend getting a guided tour and request Stephen Mead as your guide!!!

Good communication, great tour, reasonable price. Our guide Mary Beth was very knowledgeable and…read moreengaging.

The Domino Sugars (4-25-1951) neon sign and the famed "Charm'tastic Mile" (4-25-2016) were both…read moreintroduced to the City of Baltimore on the same-day 65-years apart. What an amazing piece of history for Charm City tourists and local area residents.

For years and years I passed by the domino sugar factory wondering what sort of work wonka and his…read moreOompa Loompas were up to inside. Finally my day had come, I had earned my golden ticket into the factory! Through an associated corporation my family and I were granted access to a small tour through the factory and what a glorious day it was. The staff members were all welcoming and showered me in domino pizza jokes. Our tour guide was so knowledgable of everything going on. The factory itself was clean and free of ants and bugs. We were allowed to go onto the roof of the factory and see the Baltimore skyline from right below the famous sign. From this day forward I will never purchase another bag of sugar that doesn't have the domino sugar label on it (or refil my domino container with the Walmart brand my essential sugar, because I learned it's the same sugar!)