Smithsonian's Group Sales and Reservations department offers groups of 10 or more discounts to restaurants, IMAX theaters, the Einstein Planetarium, paid exhibitions and attractions. Orders and payments are required 72 hours prior to visit!
Call 866.868.7774 or 202.633.IMAX between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday, for more information or to place your order by phone. Offices are closed on Federal holidays.
Dining
Group Menus
Group dining packages are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at restaurants in the following Smithsonian museums. See details on group dining options at each location:
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Air and Space Museum
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
- Smithsonian Castle
- Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
Dining Dollars Food Vouchers
Available in denominations of $12, $15 or $20, Dining Dollars are good for face value and can be used towards the purchase of any food item and include a complimentary soft drink. Food Vouchers are redeemable at:
- National Museum of American History
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Smithsonian Castle
- Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery
Discount available for advanced sales only, not valid for same day purchases. Restrictions apply. If face value is exceeded, patron agrees to pay the difference, including tax.
IMAX Theaters
Groups of 10 or more receive discounted admission to our IMAX Theaters and Einstein Planetarium, with one complimentary ticket for every 20 purchased (excludes bulk vouchers). General admission, no reserved seating. Discount available for advanced sales only, not valid for same day purchases. Restrictions apply.
For showtimes, visit si.edu/IMAX.
Bulk IMAX Tickets
Need some flexibility? Groups can also purchase bulk tickets to the IMAX Theater, good for any daytime educational show before the expiration date.
Minimum order of 10 (no comps). No reserved seating. Vouchers expire 9/24/16. Unused 2016 vouchers can be exchanged for 2017 vouchers. To qualify for exchange, Smithsonian Group Sales and Reservations office must receive unused vouchers no later than 9/23/16.
Title I Outreach
Discounted IMAX tickets are available for Title I schools.
Minimum of 40 people. Restrictions apply. Proof of Title I status must accompany order.
IMAX On Demand
Arrange a special morning screening with our IMAX and Planetarium On Demand packages. Choose from any of the films in our IMAX and Planetarium Adventure Library, and screen the film before the museum doors open to the public.
IMAX and Planetarium On Demand screenings are offered for groups of 20 or more (40 for Title I schools) every morning around 9:15 a.m. (start times vary based on location). Minimum 1-week notice is required to book dates and choice of films are subject to availability.
Flight Simulators
Fly jet-age combat sorties, perform 360-degree barrel rolls and engage in air-to-air combat for a hands-on experience thousands of feet above ground.
Groups of 10 or more receive $1 off ticket prices, with one complimentary ticket per 20 purchased.
Live! Butterfly Pavilion
Butterfly + Plants: Partners in Evolution
See www.butterflies.si.edu.
Stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants! This tropical oasis offers visitors a rare opportunity to get close to living butterflies from all over the world.
Tickets are timed-entry in 15-minute intervals, 40 tickets per timeslot. Groups of 10 or more receive discounts on ticket prices and one complimentary ticket per 20 purchased.
Smithsonian National Mall Tours
Ride beside history! Prepared in consultation with Smithsonian experts. this premiere Segway tour highlights the architecture, art, culture, and history of Washington, DC's National Mall and many of Smithsonian's famed museums. Hear the many stories behind DC's landmarks and most famous national treasures on this three hour tour. Covering over 1,000 acres of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, this is DC's only tour that departs directly from the Mall at the National Museum of American History. Must be at least 16 years old to participate. (Min. weight 100lbs, max 260lbs).
Time : 1.5 – 3 hours
Distance: 4 – 7 miles
Level: Easy
Departure (2015):
March 14 – December 6 2:00 pm
March 21 – December 6 10:00 am
Every day from National Museum of American History
Closed July 4 & November 26
Call 866-868-7774 for group rates.
