Special Tours

Secret Door Experience

Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com

Find your way through secret doors and covert passages to a world never experienced. You'll be walking in the footsteps of presidents and freedom fighters, historians and fiction writers.

On this self-guided tour, our volunteers will treat you to an in-depth history of our philosophy, museum, building, secret doors and what to look for as you head out on your super sleuth adventure.

We have over 100 rooms and 80 secret doors (yes 80!). We guarantee you can see at least 60 of our legendary rooms — but be warned secret doors are tricky to find —if you find 2 or 3 you are an above average sleuth.

We will never ruin the surprise of finding a secret door by giving you a map - or showing you where they are. So be sure to keep your eyes open! If you find two secret doors you are an above average sleuth!
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ADD A TREASURE HUNT TO YOUR TOUR:

— Espionage & Intrigue Hunt: decipher clues and search for special spy & mystery themed items while you tour.

— Hidden Gems Hunt: use our clue card to search for some of our favorite things and keep track of your own while you tour.

Minimum time suggested for hunts 2 hours.

Make a game of it & compete with your family & friends!

(bringing your own hunt sheet is strictly prohibited)
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Bring your own shopping bags. Everything is for sale!

This is a self-guided tour

5pm reservations will only have one hour to explore

Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Entire balance is paid in full when you place your reservation.

A Day Club Membership (required) of $1.50 per person is included in your fee.

Proceeds from tours go to support the artist-in-residence, heroes and other programs