Self-Guided Visits

What to Expect

The self-guided visit explores the exhibitions at the group’s own pace. Self-guided visits can explore the Global Symphony, the current temporary ehxibition and The Story of CDC exhibition. Groups can decide which type of self-guided visit is best for them below.

Self-guided visit options

• Completely self-guided: The group will arrive and explore the museum completely independently. No museum staff will be present.
• Self-guided with introduction: The group will be greeted by a museum host and given an orientation of the museum before starting independent exploration.
• Self-guided with scavenger hunt: The group will be greeted by a museum host, given an orientation of the museum as well as a scavenger hunt to complete while independently exploring.

How to

• Book your tour reservation. The reservation is confirmed by e-mail.
• Email completed security list for under 18-year-old groups OR adult groups to museumtours@cdc.gov at least a week before scheduled tour date.
• Good to Know
  • Any guided tour reservation that does not submit the list of names a week in advance will be cancelled- the group will no longer be able to enter the museum or the campus.
  • For school groups, please provide names of alternate chaperones to be approved in advance by security should you need to change chaperone(s) the day of the visit. Security will not allow last minute change of any visitors not preapproved.

• Review FAQ with group.