Your summer nights are about to get a lot more adventurous. Beginning June 27th, join us after hours at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration for a brand-new series of evening events. Here’s a first look at what’s coming up:
Grand Opening Weekend: Evening Street Fair
Celebrate the Museum of Exploration’s Grand Opening with a one-night-only, after-hours marketplace inspired by street festivals, night markets and bazaars around the world.
This FREE event will feature live music and DJ sets that bring the museum to life, along with food and beverage for purchase from international street food vendors and outdoor bars. Plus, hear from a National Geographic photographer on the fascinating stories behind their work.
Gather with friends, explore flavors from around the world, dance to live music under starlight and explore in a whole new way.
Join us on June 27 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Exhibition Showcase: Red, White & Blue
Exhibition Showcases are special evening events that bring National Geographic exhibitions to life through storytelling, conversation and performance. This summer we celebrate our premier exhibition, “Red, White & Blue”.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception in Explorers Eatery alongside talks from featured Explorers and photographers. You will then explore our photography galleries for an exclusive private viewing. The experience will culminate with live performance inspired by the exhibition on view, offering time to explore the work in a unique way.
These celebrations end with FREE access to the Courtyard Nighttime Experience.
One night only, on July 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Nat Geo Nights
Nat Geo Nights is the Museum of Exploration’s signature after-hours series, a rotating celebration of culture, science, storytelling and exploration designed for curious adults looking for a different kind of night out in Washington, D.C. Spend the evening exploring this month’s theme: National Parks.
The Museum of Exploration transforms into a 21+, after-hours experience filled with live music, storytelling, art, cocktails and unexpected discoveries around every corner.
Wander through artist activations, hear stories from National Geographic Explorers and experience the museum in an entirely new way, all while enjoying themed drinks, live DJs and after-hours access to exhibitions.
Happening on July 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
