USA · MUSEUMS
Good museum tickets & tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the $25 9/11 Memorial Museum ticket, with timed entry, twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree, exhibits, tips, and honest value advice.
“Very informative - learnt a lot more than I thought I was going to.”
Review the Empire State Building observatory, museum, 86th and 102nd floor views, ticket options, timing, access, and value.
“My friend and I booked this show on a whim not really knowing what to expect. We were both blown away by such a fantastic show it was amazing. We were sat up on the third mezzanine and the view was great. The whole experience was incredible and it is definitely worth seeing 🤩 Loved it ❤️❤️”
Review of New York’s American Museum of Natural History, with dinosaur halls, Gilder Center, ticketed shows, prices, and practical tips.
“It was great and definitely worth a visit. The exhibits were fascinating. I highly recommend booking tickets beforehand and having the barcode ready as it makes entry quick and easy. The map we received at the beginning was a bit confusing but I think that was probably just us. Overall a fantastic experience that I would strongly recommend”
Explore MoMA in Midtown with skip-the-line entry, iconic art, free audio guides, special exhibitions, films, and access to MoMA PS1.
“Great, it was really a great experience especially if you’re in to Art and Design and history.”
Review of the Ground Zero walking tour, 9/11 Memorial, guide quality, museum upgrades, timing, price, and practical tips for NYC visitors.
“Would recommend this tour to everyone even if you think you know all about 9/11. We learnt some interesting and powerful stories and how resilient America is and what a statement that has been made and is continuing to be made. They rebuild and come back stronger and more importantly they are so proud of their country. Our tour Paul Kelly was amazing and very knowledgeable. The group was not too big and meeting people from around the world was fun! Totally worth it! 5 stars!!”
Plan a thoughtful visit to New York’s 9/11 Memorial Museum with timed entry, powerful exhibits, practical tips, and honest advice on value.
“It was an emotional experience!! The memorial is fabulous. Very informative. We really enjoyed the experience”
Explore Ground Zero with a local guide, visit the 9/11 Museum, and take in New York from One World Observatory.
“Entertaining and informative. Guide made efforts to give us time indoors since the weather was 19 degrees F. Enjoyable tour. Recommend planning 1-1.5 hours for the museum after”
Explore the USS Intrepid, Enterprise shuttle, historic aircraft, Apollo exhibits, and Growler submarine at this full-day NYC museum.
“As an 11 year old from England who is interested in history, especially the era of the museum, the museum's showing of exhibitis was mind blowing including facts I would have other wise never have known. I found the Intrepid Museum highly interesting. Olly (Asked my son to do the review as this was his surprise ❤️)”
Tour the USS Midway in San Diego with aircraft, flight simulators, veteran docents, an audio guide, and access to the ship’s working spaces.
“This was a great exhibit, with very knowledgeable docents”
Review of New York’s Museum of Ice Cream, with unlimited samples, playful exhibits, a sprinkle pool, slide, pricing, tips, and family advice.
“My teenage girls and wife loved it Well put together lots of interactive experiences”
Relive the Boston Tea Party aboard replica ships, toss tea into the harbor, see a surviving tea chest, and enjoy lively guided history.
“So much fun. The actors were so into it and we had a really good time. If you like history it’s definitely a fun silly informative experience. They’re literally dressed as Sam Adams lmfao i loved it”
Explore Dealey Plaza, Grassy Knoll, Oswald’s rooming house, and the Sixth Floor Museum on a guided three-hour Dallas tour.
“Extremely thorough historical walk through of the assignation and Oswald. John Carlo was very knowledgeable.”
Review of New Orleans’ National WWII Museum, including exhibits, costs, timing, emotional impact, and tips for planning your visit.
“Plan for a full day of exploring if anyone in your group loves history. I’ve never seen my fiance so immersed in a museum before. He’s already planning our next trip where he has plenty of time to explore.”
Review of the Guggenheim Museum ticket in New York, with Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, modern art, audio guide, exhibits, and practical tips.
“Loved this museum so much! Loved the design and setup and the collection was impressive.”
Explore the USS Midway in San Diego with flexible admission, an audio tour, restored aircraft, naval history, and panoramic harbor views.
“Definitely recommeded. The ship was impressive and my mum and partner wete really happy. I suggest coming in early then have lunch onsite and continue the tour of the ship in the afternoon as the ship was massive!”
Every kind of American day out, and the best of each.
