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National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Museum · Downtown ·

National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Museum · Downtown ·
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Museum showcasing rotating photography & exploration exhibits

king tut exhibit
queens of egypt exhibit
photography exhibits
small museum
immersive experience
titanic exhibit
tomb of christ exhibit
paid ticket
Google Rating
4.3 (2.7K)
Yelp Rating
3.4
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1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Get directions

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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Museum showcasing rotating photography & exploration exhibits

king tut exhibit
queens of egypt exhibit
photography exhibits
small museum
immersive experience
titanic exhibit
tomb of christ exhibit
paid ticket
Google Rating
4.3 (2.7K)
Yelp Rating
3.4
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Get directions

$$$

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
National Geographic Museum of Exploration by null
National Geographic Museum of Exploration by
National Geographic Museum of Exploration by null
National Geographic Museum of Exploration by null
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