Public Programming

Join us every Wednesday night inside the Explorers Eatery for a friendly competition, great company and National Geographic-themed questions.

Join us for a celebration of "Red, White & Blue," our premier exhibition, where you'll hear from featured National Geographic Explorers and photographers as they share stories of the United States’ 250 years through the lens of the American flag.

Join philanthropist and businessman David Rubenstein for a conversation about his newly released National Geographic book, “1,000 Days in America.” Hear stories from the book, centered around the theme of 1,000 defining moments in U.S. history.

Your first opportunity to explore the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C. Over three days you can experience live performances, hands-on activities and opportunities to meet National Geographic Explorers.

The National Geographic Society has been at the core of some of the most iconic moments in American history. Celebrate this July 4th with us, featuring a themed scavenger hunt, live cooking demonstrations inspired by the National Parks and more.

Enjoy live cooking demonstrations featuring recipes directly from National Geographic’s test book, National Parks Cookbook, written by Nina Elder and Melissa Knific.

Our weekly Farmstand brings fresh, locally grown produce to the Museum of Exploration’s courtyard every Tuesday. Meet regional growers, shop seasonal fruits and vegetables and connect with the people cultivating a more sustainable food culture.

Explorer's Lens, our Augmented Reality experience in the Courtyard, invites visitors to embark on a series of expeditions around the globe as a National Geographic Explorer, experiencing ecosystems as a wildlife photographer.

An immersive outdoor courtyard that brings six global ecosystems to life. Featuring life-sized animal sculptures, touchable wildlife prints and audio interpretation, each planter represents a unique environment and the species that call it home.