1145 17th Street N.W. Washington DC, DC , 20036-4707 Phone: 202-857-7588 Website At the marble-and-glass headquarters of the National Geographic Society, this museum delves into archaeology and exploration of land and sea. The interactive Geographica exhibit is a highlight, allowing visitors to learn about primitive man, undersea life and the solar system. The 34-foot globe is said to be the largest in the world, and in the surrounding amphitheater, the Earth Station One show simulates space flight via high-tech special effects. METRO: Farragut North.
Admission is:
Adults, $15.00, Students/Military/Seniors (over 62), $12.00, Children (ages 5-12), $10.00, Children (ages 4 and under), FREE, Annual Pass holder, FREE.
The 3D Movie costs $7.00
Hours are:
The National Geographic Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Designs all have 'National Geographic Washington DC': The machine is at the courtyard exit past the elevators and between the two exhibit areas.
1. (V) A Shark.
2. (H) T-Rex skull.
3. (H) Saber Tooth Tiger skull.
4. (H) Mount Everest with 'Mt. Everest World's Highest Peak.
4/21/2023 - Despite the Explorer's Hall being closed for renovations, the gift shop is open and the machine is available just past the elevators. |