Nat Geo Nights: Spooky Night at the MOE

Nat Geo Nights transforms the Museum of Exploration into a 21+, after-hours experience filled with live music, storytelling, art, cocktails and unexpected discoveries around every corner.

Spend the evening exploring this month’s theme: Spooky Night at the Museum. Wander through artist activations, hear stories from National Geographic Explorers and enjoy after-hours access to exhibitions after dark as science, culture, and spooky fun come together for one unforgettable night.

Visitors must be 21+ to attend.

This Month’s Theme: Spooky Night at the Museum

Calling all owls, bats and wolves! Celebrate Halloween after hours at the Museum of Exploration.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Día de los Muertos performances and ofrendas, tarot card readings, a costume competition, and more. You'll also get to hear from National Geographic Explorers on their work in field to discover how they both ask questions and find the answers to some of our planet's greatest mysteries to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Plus, enjoy complimentary access to our outdoor nighttime experience, "Wonders of Our World: Ocean," on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Highlights:

• Costume competition
• Tarot card readings
• Spooky stories from the field
• Día de los Muertos performance and activations
• Themed cocktails and light bites
• Photobooth

Where: National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.
When: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Price: $40

Features: Dancing and DJ Set | Artists Activations | Drinks & Bites | Halloween Programming

Plan Your Visit

This event is expected to fill quickly. Advance tickets are recommended to secure your spot.