09/04/2026
Ready to unlock your inner explorer? 🌍✨
The wait is over! The brand-new National Geographic Museum of Exploration is open at the Society’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. after an incredible $300 million transformation. This isn’t your typical museum—it’s 100,000 square feet of high-tech, hands-on, jaw-dropping adventure. Here is what you cannot miss:
The Geoverse: Stand face-to-face with science and nature in a 270-degree immersive theater.
The Photo Ark: See stunning, larger-than-life portraits of the planet's most fragile wildlife.
Nighttime Courtyard Projections: Stick around after dark for a mesmerizing light show that brings the depth of the ocean right to the courtyard.
Explorers Eatery: Fuel your global curiosity with a food hall featuring flavors from all around the planet.
Whether you grew up collecting the iconic yellow-bordered magazines or you're ready to experience global expeditions through the eyes of real-life change-makers, the MOE has something for every generation of adventurer.
📍 1600 M Street NW, Washington, D.C.
🎟️ Get tickets ahead of time on the Museum of Exploration Ticketing Page!
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