WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., get ready to unleash your inner adventurer because the National Geographic Society is bringing something extra exciting to town. Come 2026, Nat Geo will open the doors to the Museum of Exploration, an addition to its historic campus in the heart of the city. But this won’t be your average museum visit—think of it more like stepping into the pages of a National Geographic magazine and experiencing the wonders of the world in real life (minus the mosquito bites and jet lag).
What’s in store?
How about starting your journey through an iconic 11-foot yellow border (the same yellow frame that has graced National Geographic covers for decades). Then stepping straight into a world of explorers. The first stop? Rolex Explorers Landing, where you’ll geek out over the gear and stories from some of the most daring expeditions.
Feeling brave? Dive headfirst into an Immersive Experience that lets you live the life of an explorer for a day. You’ll trek through rainforests, dive beneath the ocean, and visit some of the most remote places on Earth, all without leaving D.C.!
Need a break from all the excitement? The museum’s state-of-the-art theater will have you covered with 400 seats and visuals that bring National Geographic’s jaw-dropping films to life…