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What's Included
Featured Exhibitions
Immersive Experiences
For Young Explorers
For Super Fans

Immersive Experiences

Discover our collection of interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity.
  • A nighttime scene of the Museum of Exploration's courtyard with a large projection of a turtle on the front of the museum.
    Immersive Experience

    Wonders of Our World: Ocean

    8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Requires Additional Ticket

    Experience the wonder of the ocean in an immersive outdoor experience that blends stunning projection, dynamic sound and interactive media.

    PRICE
    $10
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Courtyard
  • A group of people surrounded by stunning visuals inside one of the Geoverse exhibition's immersive shows.
    Exhibition

    Geoverse

    9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    This experience lets visitors see geography in action and explore landscapes and wildlife from around the world in an immersive theater with rotating shows. This experience is made possible by Jack and Laura Dangermond | Esri.

    PRICE
    Included with General Admission
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Geoverse
  • A mosaic of photos of species from the Photo Ark collection surround a wall inside the exhibition.
    Exhibition

    Photo Ark: Animals of Earth

    9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    A compelling visual journey that showcases the world's species through captivating photography and video.

    PRICE
    Included with General Admission
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Exhibition Gallery

For Young Explorers

Designed for school groups, access to these spaces is prioritized for school groups and not always included with General Admission.
  • Rendering of the Museum of Exploration's Learning Launchpad exhibition space
    Exhibition

    National Geographic Learning Launchpad

    9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    The National Geographic Learning Launchpad, powered by Cengage, invites students to look at the world in new ways through the power of geographic thinking.

    PRICE
    Included with General Admission
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Learning Launchpad
  • A group of people surrounded by stunning visuals inside one of the Geoverse exhibition's immersive shows.
    Exhibition

    Geoverse

    9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    This experience lets visitors see geography in action and explore landscapes and wildlife from around the world in an immersive theater with rotating shows. This experience is made possible by Jack and Laura Dangermond | Esri.

    PRICE
    Included with General Admission
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Geoverse
  • A nighttime scene of the Museum of Exploration's courtyard with a large projection of a turtle on the front of the museum.
    Immersive Experience

    Wonders of Our World: Ocean

    8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Requires Additional Ticket

    Experience the wonder of the ocean in an immersive outdoor experience that blends stunning projection, dynamic sound and interactive media.

    PRICE
    $10
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Courtyard

For Super Fans

These exhibitions highlight the storied history of National Geographic and are designed to engage all enthusiasts.
  • Rendering of the National Geographic Museum Archives
    Exhibition

    The Archives

    9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    The Archives Supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. showcases National Geographic’s legacy through artifacts, iconic images, and interactive media, celebrating exploration and the power of storytelling to inspire wonder and understanding.

    PRICE
    Included with General Admission
    LOCATION
    1st Floor The Archives
  • A group of people study large-scale framed photographs in the In Focus photography gallery exhibition.
    Exhibition

    In Focus

    9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    A permanent exhibition of celebrated National Geographic photographs that showcase the power of visual storytelling through unforgettable images of people, places and the planet.

    PRICE
    Included with General Admission
    LOCATION
    1st Floor Photography Gallery

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