National Geographic Museum General Admission

National Geographic Museum General Admission

In the heart of Washington, D.C., National Geographic hosts world-class exhibitions, exclusive events, and an inspiring community of explorers.

Visit: National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-4707

Explore our permanent exhibition: Where and when did exploration get its start at National Geographic?

Find out in "National Geographic: Exploration Starts Here," a permanent exhibition showcasing the greatest hits from our long and storied history of discovery. Go on expedition alongside our scientists, adventurers, and storytellers to discover where we've been and how much further we plan to go. Examine artifacts like the camera Robert Peary used at the North Pole and pots recovered from a shipwreck by Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Watch video from the top of Mount Everest and Jane Goodall's research camp. And learn the untold stories behind the discoveries of Machu Picchu and the Titanic.

Come see where exploration starts!

Explore our traveling exhibitions, which change throughout the year. See current exhibitions at natgeomuseum.org.