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Spend Saturday, July 4, with the Museum of Exploration for a special day celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years.
The day will feature a series of National Parks-themed events dedicated to spotlighting these protected spaces and all the creatures that call them home, including a scavenger hunt throughout the museum highlighting our stunning photography of the National Parks.
Enjoy a full day of programming, including interactive activities, live performances and conversations happening throughout the museum.
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This program is part of our ongoing A250 series in partnership with the America250 commission, exploring the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States in the 250 years since the founding of the nation.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Explore 10 iconic American landscapes, species, milestones and Explorers — all featured at the MOE — through our scavenger hunt, with prizes included!
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Meet National Geographic Explorers and learn first hand about their ongoing work in the field. Whether it’s through an intimate coffee chat, a pop up talk or through more formal conversations.
2 p.m.
Hear from National Geographic Explorers as they share brief presentations on newly funded projects supported through the American Keystone Initiative.
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Her National Geographic Society–funded work explores how deep empathy and technological tools—ranging from field observation to computational analysis—can help us “communicate” with animal kin by translating their behaviors into robotics and conservation design.
Photo Credit: Jason Packineau
Where: The National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.
While select programs are free and included with your museum general admission ticket, select experiences require an additional ticket.
Explore What’s On to discover our programming and use the provided filters to determine which events require an additional ticket.Admission: Included with museum entry (select programs may require separate tickets)
Features: Interactive programming | Hear from Explorers | Pop-up experiences
Fourth of July is expected to be one of the most in-demand times to attend. Advance tickets to the Museum of Exploration are recommended due to limited capacity.
Get Tickets NowMost public programming events at the MOE on the Fourth of July will require an additional ticket in addition to your ticket to the museum, with select programs being free with your admission.
The America250 commission is an initiative working to engage every American in the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Yes, Fourth of July weekend attendance is expected to be in high demand and advance tickets are recommended.
Yes, programming throughout the day is designed for everyday explorers of all ages.
The Museum of Exploration is excited to welcome you to a special celebration of the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years.
We will have plenty of fun, engaging activities throughout the day that are perfect for families and friends of all ages. However, we will not be hosting programming after-hours on July 4, including our immersive nighttime experience, Wonders of Our World: Ocean.
Pop-Up Talks invite you to connect with world-changing Explorers as they share the stories behind their objects and gear on display in the MOE, including quick fun facts and can’t-believe moments from the field.
This week, step behind the scenes with National Geographic Society geographer Alex Tait to explore the craft of mapmaking.
National Geographic Explorer Victoria Hermann is a storyteller and geographer. Together, you'll explore how she is empowering communities to protect their cultural heritage from the impact of climate change through science and local adaptation.
