Nat Geo Nights: America’s National Parks

After dark, exploration takes on a different energy.

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.

Immerse yourself in a night of music, wilderness, and wonder. Enjoy custom cocktails and mocktails inspired by our National Parks while moving between a DJ in the Pavilion and an authentic Americana Bluegrass band on the Terrace.

This Month’s Theme: America’s National Parks

Hear from National Geographic Explorers Babak Tafreshi, Wesley Sarmento, and Kaggie Orrick, and discover stories of wildlife conservation through breathtaking night-sky photography and firsthand accounts from the field. Throughout the museum, explore interactive art and hands-on experiences, including a live heat press station where you can customize a commemorative keepsake. Meet featured artists Bacon Bear, Goldbug, DC Stitches, and Wonders of Our World, complete an interactive scavenger hunt for special giveaways, and end the evening with complimentary access to the Courtyard Nighttime Experience.

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.

Where: National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.
When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: $40

Arrival + Ticket Check-In

• Event entrance: “Group Entrance” of the Museum at 1156 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.

Upon arrival, you'll receive your event wristband before heading into the museum. Start your night with an Explorer Talk of your choice, available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity. Explore the museum at your own pace between talks, live music, artist activations, and interactive experiences.

Your Nat Geo Nights ticket includes:

• After-hours admission to the Museum of Exploration including our special exhibition “Photo Ark: Animals of Earth” and the Photography Galleries
• National Geographic Explorer Talks on America’s National Parks (first come, first served)
• Dance under the stars with a DJ Set by Little Bacon Bear
• Exclusive access to the Terrace with live music from Goldbug Revival
• National Parks Themed patches and custom embroidery with Stitches DC
• Interactive scavenger hunt and giveaways
• Complimentary access to the Courtyard Nighttime Experience “Wonders of Our World”
  

Plan Your Visit

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

About the Series

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.

Every event features a new theme, transforming the museum through unique activations, music, performances and conversations inspired by the world around us.