The Museum of Exploration transforms National Geographic's 17th Street headquarters — known as Base Camp — into a roughly 100,000-square-foot, experience-driven home for the Society's storied legacy of exploration, open since 2026.
Anchored by a glass pavilion and a landscaped public courtyard, the museum weaves together exclusively curated exhibitions, iconic photography, world-famous artifacts, and an education center with cutting-edge attractions including an immersive theater and a walking "dark ride." A signature green wall and extensive sustainability measures, from reused building materials to rooftop solar that supplies a meaningful share of the campus's power, frame a downtown cultural destination designed to inspire a new generation of explorers and conservationists.
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Where is National Geographic Museum of Exploration located?
National Geographic Museum of Exploration is located in Washington.
Is National Geographic Museum of Exploration open?
National Geographic Museum of Exploration is now open. It was completed in 2026.
Who is developing National Geographic Museum of Exploration?
National Geographic Society is the developer behind National Geographic Museum of Exploration.
Who built National Geographic Museum of Exploration?
National Geographic Museum of Exploration was built by HITT Contracting.