{"id":42153,"date":"2022-06-28T01:10:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T05:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulnationevents.com\/?post_type=product&p=42153"},"modified":"2023-10-30T11:13:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:13:33","slug":"event-dc-museum-multi-tour-series","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/soulnationevents.com\/events\/event-dc-museum-multi-tour-series\/","title":{"rendered":"National Museum of African American History & Cultural Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Note: Museum passes are free for visitors. However, Tour Operators pay an online convenience fee of $3 per visitor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t DEPARTURE:<\/strong>\u00a0Board Motor Coach and Check-In (Approx times: NY area 8am and PA area 10am) Sign in with Soul Nation Events “Check In Coordinator: or CIC.\u00a0Be sure you have your valid government issued photo id with you.\u00a0 It is required that you show this id for access to all events.<\/p> 1PM – 4PM:<\/strong>\u00a0Maryland Live Casino \/ Arundel Mills Mall stop on your way to the hotel.\u00a0 Located together you can enjoy 3 hours of free time gaming or shopping.<\/p> 5:00PM:<\/strong>\u00a0Check-In Hotel Room \u2013 Settle in and get ready for a delicious dinner.<\/p> 6:30 – 8:30PM:<\/strong>\u00a0Dinner Buffet Served Live DJ Music Entertainment.\u00a0 (Cash Bar available, served by hotel staff)<\/p> 9:15 – 10PM:<\/strong>\u00a0Comedy Show \u2013 Live Performance by a Family Friendly Comic<\/p> 10:30PM – 1:30AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Dance Party \u2013 with Live DJ Entertainment, Adults Only<\/p> 11PM- 1AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Premium Open Bar<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t 8AM – 10AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Breakfast Buffet Served<\/p> 8:30AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Check Out Begins \u2013 Turn in Keys to Front Desk & Load Luggage on Coach.<\/p> 10:00AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Coaches Load & Depart for DC Museum Area<\/p> 11:00AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Arrive at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.<\/p> Check your reserved time stamped pass for entry time. \u00a0You will pass through security check.<\/em><\/p> Feel free to visit other museums, landmarks and memorials in the area. Along with the National Museum of African American History & Culture, here are some other ‘Must See’ Landmarks around National Mall in DC. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Obama exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery. Utilize the Smithsonian Visitor Center for walking or metro details.<\/p> 5:30PM:<\/strong>\u00a0Load Coach for departure home. Meet at same location it dropped you off for the Museum.<\/p> HOME:<\/strong>\u00a0Arrive at your group\u2019s drop off location<\/p> Please be sure to take all of your belongings with you.\u00a0 We hope you had an enjoyable event.<\/p> Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Times may vary … see actual event itinerary upon arrival.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t SNE Check In Coordinator<\/u><\/strong> (CIC)<\/strong> is a volunteer travel liaison whose job is to check each passenger’s ID and confirm they are on the passenger list. They do not perform additional services and are not Tour Guides. Hotel prohibits personal or open alcohol bottles in public areas including hallways and lobby.\u00a0 Hotel rooms and facilities are non-smoking.\u00a0 Any room smoked in, a cleaning fee of $350 is charged to room guest by hotel.National Museum of African American History & Cultural Tour<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Photo ID, Medications, Event Wristbands<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>All Guests are required to bring a valid government issued photo id to show for proof of age and to acquire special event wristbands for access to facilities and all events.\u00a0 Keep your medications with you at all times, access to your luggage is limited on a motorcoach.\u00a0 Guests must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol with proper valid photo id and is at the discretion of the facility serving.
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<\/strong>Hotel Rooms<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>Every room comes with either one or two beds. Most hotels have a limited number of double bedded rooms (2 beds). Two bedded rooms are reserved for triple and quad occupancy rooms and then first come first serve basis for double occupancy rooms. \u00a0Some properties have pull out sofas or rollaway cots as an option.\u00a0 Each hotel is different, based on local fire codes and availability.\u00a0 Cot may be an added hotel fee.\u00a0 Refrigerators & Microwaves are not standard, and will depend on availability and may be an added hotel fee.\u00a0<\/p>
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National Museum of African American History & Culture<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>Visit their website at https:\/\/nmaahc.si.edu<\/a>
Any time after reserved pass time, enter Museum through \u201cGroup Entrance\u201d on Madison Drive NW.\u00a0 Do not arrive early, you cannot enter museum entrance line before scheduled time on pass.\u00a0 Children under age 16 must be with an adult at all times.\u00a0 Museum recommends touring in small groups for easier passage through exhibits.
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<\/strong>Museum Ticket Distribution<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> SNE Director will distribute the timed stamped museum pass on your bus prior to departure Sunday morning.\u00a0 <\/strong>You have at least 4 hours to visit the museum.\u00a0 You can enter museum any time after the stamped time on your pass up until 4:30pm.\u00a0 Once you exit museum, you cannot re-enter.\u00a0
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Museum Security Process<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>For safety reasons, all visitors are required to pass through a screening process including a metal detector or electric wand.\u00a0 Security hand checks all bags, purses, strollers & containers.\u00a0 Items not permitted in museum at any time include: tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, guns, 3D weapons, knives, pen knives, pets, outside food or drinks, scissors, aerosol cans, tools, smoking, placards, signs, or banners.
Weather & Walking<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>Wear comfortable shoes, there will be lots of walking, standing and steps in and out of all museums & mall. \u00a0Be prepared for all weather conditions like rain or lots of sun, etc.
Home Arrival Time<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>Please use the return trip home time on itinerary to estimate your \u201cat home\u201d arrival time. \u00a0This is merely an estimate as unforeseen circumstances such as weather and traffic could alter travel.
Motorcoach Standards & Policies<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Respect is the key to an enjoyable trip & Safety is the #1 priority.
All passengers are to remain seated while the coach is in motion.\u00a0 All coaches are smoke free.\u00a0 All coolers and large items should be stowed in the undercarriage.\u00a0 Only items that fit in overhead bins are permitted on the coach.\u00a0 Glass is prohibited.\u00a0 Rest stops and consumption of alcohol is at the discretion of the driver. \u00a0If allowed, alcohol consumption should be in moderation and controlled.\u00a0 Coach lavatory is designed for emergency use.\u00a0 Recommend utilizing fully equipped restrooms at rest stop facilities when possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStay informed about upcoming tours and events\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t