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pane-node-field-image spacing-bottom" id="panel-pane-1168" class="panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-image spacing-bottom"> <div class="content field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden"> <picture >  <source srcset="https://www.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/main_image/public/page_banner/nmaahc-group-visit.jpg?itok=VICSlTDj&timestamp=1674665974 1x" media="(min-width: 980px)" /> <source srcset="https://www.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/main_tab/public/page_banner/nmaahc-group-visit.jpg?itok=FAUiDjVJ&timestamp=1674665974 1x" media="(min-width: 620px)" /> <source srcset="https://www.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/main_mobile/public/page_banner/nmaahc-group-visit.jpg?itok=95-yAHkm&timestamp=1674665974 1x" media="(min-width: 0px)" />  <img src="https://www.si.edu/sites/default/files/styles/main_image/public/page_banner/nmaahc-group-visit.jpg?itok=VICSlTDj&timestamp=1674665974" width="1279" height="566" alt="Group Visit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture" title="" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-block-content" id="panel-pane-1171" class="panel-pane pane-entity-field pane-node-field-block-content"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-24043" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <p>The Smithsonian welcomes group visits. Most museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian鈥檚 National Zoo are nearby, and two are in New York City. While four locations require entry passes or tickets, admission is free at all locations except the <a href="http://secure.cooperhewitt.org/events">Cooper Hewitt</a> in New York City. Visit <a href="/groupsales">Group Sales</a> for discounts on dining and other paid attractions for groups of 10 or more.</p> <p>Bringing a school group? <a href="/visit/field-trip">Visit Smithsonian Field Trips</a> for more information.</p> </div></div> <div id="paragraphs-item-833" class="ds-2col-stacked-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-two-column-equal layout-constrain field-layout bg-none field-bg view-mode-full layout nested clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="inner"> <div class="group-left col col-sm-6 col col-sm-6"> <div class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg" id="paragraphs-item-832" class="entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-text-block bg-none field-bg"> <div class="content cf"> <h2>Entry Passes/Tickets</h2> <p>Four locations require group entry passes or tickets. Visit the websites below for details:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/group-visits?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">African American History and Culture Museum</a>聽(free)</li> <li><a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/group-reservations?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Air and Space Museum (DC)</a>聽(free)</li> <li><a href="https://secure.cooperhewitt.org/grouprequest">Cooper Hewitt Design Museum (New York)</a>聽($)</li> <li><a href="https://secure.nationalzoo.si.edu/group22?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">National Zoo</a>聽(free)</li> </ul><p>All other locations <strong>do not use</strong> passes/tickets for general admission. View the full<a href="/visit/museums"> Museums and Zoo</a> list聽禄</p> <h2>Group Tours</h2> <p>These museums offer guided tours or group reservations that can be arranged by appointment only. Tours typically require 10+ visitors. Visit the websites below for details:</p> <ul><li><a href="https://africa.si.edu/?s=group+tours">African Art Museum</a></li> <li><a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/group-reservations?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Air and Space Museum鈥檚 Udvar-Hazy Center (VA)</a></li> <li><a href="https://anacostia.si.edu/visit/tours?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Anacostia Community Museum</a></li> <li><a href="https://americanart.si.edu/visit/tours?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="https://events.blackthorn.io/en/8c8QbDh7/g/v8JJH4q7T2?search=&sortBy=date&category=&date=TODAY&keywords=">American Indian Museum (New York)</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:NMALGroupReservations@si.edu">American Latino Museum Gallery at the American History Museum聽(email)</a></li> <li><a href="https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/tours/request-an-onsite-tour/?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Asian Art Museum (guided)</a>聽|<a href="https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/tours/reserve-a-self-guided-visit/">聽(self-guided)</a></li> <li><a href="https://secure.cooperhewitt.org/grouprequest">Cooper Hewitt (New York)</a>聽($)</li> <li><a href="https://hirshhorn.si.edu/explore/tours/?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Hirshhorn Museum</a></li> <li><a href="https://npg.si.edu/docent-tours?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Portrait Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="https://postalmuseum.si.edu/tours-and-itineraries?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Postal Museum</a></li> <li><a href="https://gardens.si.edu/plan-your-visit/request-a-tour/?utm_source=si.edu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=si-groupvisits">Smithsonian Gardens</a></li> </ul><ul></ul><h2>School Field Trips</h2> <p><img alt="school bus in front of a museum" src="/sites/default/files/styles/main_image/public/page_banner/education_field_trips1.jpg" /></p> <p>Need information on planning and scheduling a field trip? 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