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Saturday, July 4th, 2026

Fourth of July

Spend Saturday, July 4, with the Museum of Exploration for a special day celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years.

The day will feature a series of National Parks-themed events dedicated to spotlighting these protected spaces and all the creatures that call them home, including a scavenger hunt throughout the museum highlighting our stunning photography of the National Parks.

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Schedule

Enjoy a full day of programming, including interactive activities, live performances and conversations happening throughout the museum.

This program is part of our ongoing A250 series in partnership with the America250 commission, exploring the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States in the 250 years since the founding of the nation.

  • Photo of mountains

    Drop In Activities

    10:00AM-3:00PM

    Explore 10 iconic American landscapes, species, milestones and Explorers — all featured at the MOE — through our scavenger hunt, with prizes included!

  • A National Geographic Explorer talking with others at a table.

    Explorer Activations

    11:00AM-4:00PM

    Meet National Geographic Explorers and learn first hand about their ongoing work in the field. Whether it’s through an intimate coffee chat, a pop up talk or through more formal conversations.

What to Expect

Where: The National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.

While select programs are free and included with your museum general admission ticket, select experiences require an additional ticket.

Explore What’s On to discover our programming and use the provided filters to determine which events require an additional ticket.Admission: Included with museum entry (select programs may require separate tickets)

Features: Interactive programming | Hear from Explorers | Pop-up experiences

Plan Your Visit

Fourth of July is expected to be one of the most in-demand times to attend. Advance tickets to the Museum of Exploration are recommended due to limited capacity.

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