National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Museum · Downtown

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"The Museum of Exploration will open in Washington, D.C., in mid-2026. It will feature over 100,000 square feet of curated exhibitions, immersive experiences, a theater, restaurant, and retail store, focusing on exploration, science, and storytelling." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on

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