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MuseumGolden Triangle
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
- 4.33.3k reviews
- Open now · till 6 pm
National Geographic's museum at its headquarters, with photography and rotating exhibits on exploration and science.
Quick answers
National Geographic Museum of Exploration in short
When is National Geographic Museum of Exploration open?
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit National Geographic Museum of Exploration?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is National Geographic Museum of Exploration indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is National Geographic Museum of Exploration good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does National Geographic Museum of Exploration cost?
Tickets about $29.99 adult.
Do you need to book National Geographic Museum of Exploration?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at National Geographic Museum of Exploration?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is National Geographic Museum of Exploration?
1600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Is National Geographic Museum of Exploration wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 6 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
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- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pmmonday9 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 National Geographic Museum of Exploration
- 2 Grazie Nonna · 3 min
- 3 SHŌTŌ Washington DC · 4 min
- 4 Namak Mandi · 5 min
- 5 P.J. Clarke’s DC · 6 min
Good to know
- Tickets about $29.99 adult
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 3.3k reviews
Known for
- Rotating exhibits
- Expedition photography
Around Golden Triangle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Grazie NonnaItalian · 3 min walk
SHŌTŌ Washington DCJapanese · 4 min walk
Good nowNamak MandiPakistani · 5 min walk
Good nowP.J. Clarke’s DCRestaurant · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.