Aug 4
1st FloorExplorers Eatery
Hours: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
$20
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Photo Credit: Gabriela Paola Franco Pena
Event Details
Trade the ordinary happy hour for an evening of exploration.
Drinks with an Explorer is a social storytelling experience where National Geographic Explorers share unforgettable moments from the field while guests enjoy themed cocktails, conversation and after-hours energy inside the Museum of Exploration.
Rena Priest
This week, discover how poetry and storytelling have the power to change the world with National Geographic Explorer, writer and Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest. Together, you'll explore how Rena draws on history, science and culture to tell stories and ask important questions, such as in her latest book on 29 of the most beloved beaches in Washington and Oregon.
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Did you know?
Priest is also the recipient of an Allied Arts Foundation Professional Poets Award and fellowships from The Academy of American Poets, Indigenous Nations Poets and the Vadon Foundation.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Rena Priest
What To Expect
Where: Explorers Eatery, National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.When: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.Price: $20
Features: Signature cocktail and mocktail for purchase | Intimate chat with an Explorer | After-hours event
Plan Your Visit
This event is expected to fill quickly. Advance tickets are recommended to secure your spot.
Reserve Your SpotDrinks with an Explorer FAQs
View all FAQsExplorers are at the heart of the National Geographic Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
You may purchase a signature drink specific to each Drinks with an Explorer event, as well as a selection of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited selection of food will also be available for purchase.
Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the program. We recommend you arrive when doors open in order to secure your preferred seat and order any food or drinks before the program begins.
Yes, this event and most programming at the Museum of Exploration is open to explorers of all ages.
Seating is limited and advance tickets are recommended, but not required.
Walk up tickets will be available at the Information Desk for purchase before the event on the contingency that the event is not sold out.
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