The collection is housed in a purpose-built structure that covers the area of 18 football fields, but your guide will be there to make sure you don't waste a second exploring the best parts. Your local English speaking guide will be an expert on the museum who will share a mix of historical & scientific information, background stories and surprising details with you.
Tour highlights:
• The 46-karat Hope Diamond
• The glowing Dom Pedro Aquamarine and the Star of Asia Sapphire
• Real mummies
• The Ocean Hall, where a real life coral reef exhibit brings the sea to you
• The replica of Phoenix, a 45-ton whale that the museum has been following in the wild
• The Fossil Lab
• The Arctic Narwhal
• Giraffes, elephants, polar bears and other land giants on display
With over 126 million artifacts housed in the collection, you'll be thankful to your passionate, and engaging guide for navigating you, bringing a personal touch to each tour, adding own favorite anecdotes and tips along the way.
