Name: Guided Tour of the National Academy of Sciences Building
Start: 2026-05-26T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-26T12:00:00-04:00
Location: National Academy of Sciences

Question 1

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Bring your government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license or passport) and a print out of your ticket or have the ticket ready on your phone.

Question 2

What time should I arrive?

Accepted Answer

Please arrive between 5 and 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Latecomers will miss this opportunity.

Question 3

Where should I enter?

Accepted Answer

Enter at 2100 C St NW, Washington, D.C.

Question 4

Is there public transportation nearby?

Accepted Answer

The closest Metro station is Foggy Bottom on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. It is a .75 mile walk (about 15-20 minutes) from Foggy Bottom to the National Academy of Sciences. The 31, 32, and 36 buses also stop nearby.

Question 5

Is parking available?

Accepted Answer

Complimentary parking is available in the Visitors Lot located at 256 21st NW, just south of the intersection of 21st and C Sts NW. Spaces are not guaranteed and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tell the guard in the booth that you are attending the guided tour of the NAS Building.

Question 6

Drop off directions?

Accepted Answer

If traveling via Taxi, Uber, or Lyft, we recommend setting the Albert Einstein Memorial as your drop off point, from there, walk up 22nd St, turn right on C St., N.W., and enter the back entrance at 2100 C St. NW. After the tour, there is also a taxicab stand conveniently located on 22nd St NW.

Question 7

Is auditory assistance provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Email us at cpnas@nas.edu if you anticipate that you will need an auditory assistive device on the tour.

Question 8

Wheelchair accessibility?

Accepted Answer

There is a ramp from the sidewalk to our back entrance at 2100 C St NW.

Question 9

Can children attend?

Accepted Answer

Although children are welcome, the tour is geared toward adults.

Guided Tour of the National Academy of Sciences Building

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