{"id":513658,"date":"2024-10-22T12:04:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T16:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/?p=513658"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:47:00","slug":"national-geographic-to-open-new-museum-of-exploration-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/news\/2024\/10\/22\/national-geographic-to-open-new-museum-of-exploration-in-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic to Open New Museum of Exploration in DC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The National Geographic Society has plans to launch a new museum on its Washington, DC, campus by mid-2026. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.org\/society\/museum-of-exploration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museum of Exploration<\/a> will feature exhibitions, immersive and educational experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, a restaurant, and a store. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Museum of Exploration marks a historic chapter in the Society\u2019s mission to advance exploration, science, education and storytelling, bringing these experiences to life in ways that spark curiosity, create lasting memories and invite everyone to embrace their inner explorer,\u201d said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome visitors to experience our mission through immersive, unforgettable moments that deepen their connection to the wonder of our world.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NatGeo_Grosvenor-Auditorium.webp\" alt=\"Rendering of National Geographic museum auditorium\" class=\"wp-image-513662\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Visualizations by REDVERTEX, based on designs by Hickok Cole, Inc., courtesy National Geographic<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>National Geographic will renovate its three-building headquarters (known as Base Camp), which currently occupies a city block in DC, totaling nearly 900,000 square feet. The new attraction will cover over 100,000 square feet. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some attractions in store for the Museum of Exploration include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rolex Explorer\u2019s Landing, an exhibition with stories and artifacts from previous explorers\u2019 expeditions; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An immersive experience where visitors can play the role of an explorer; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 400-seat theater that shows National Geographic films;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A nighttime courtyard experience with visual elements, projection mapping, interactive media, and audioscapes. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum is being built with sustainability in mind, with elements such as bird-safe glass, and gray water usage. Solar panels will supply one-fourth of the building\u2019s power. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/NatGeo_Ocean-Show-Flythrough.webp\" alt=\"Rendering of National Geographic Museum of Exploration\" class=\"wp-image-513663\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Visualizations by REDVERTEX, based on designs by Hickok Cole, Inc., courtesy National Geographic<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The design also incorporates accessibility and inclusivity, with elements like Braille instructional text, tactile and sensory maps, app support with visual descriptions, sign language interpretations, refrigerators for guest medication storage, all-gender restrooms, and wellness rooms. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis experience is set to become a staple of the Washington, D.C. community \u2014 particularly within the Golden Triangle neighborhood \u2014 and it\u2019s important we build upon our legacy as a historic institution in this city,\u201d said Emily Dunham, chief campus and experiences officer at the National Geographic Society. \u201cWe are committed to making a positive impact at every level, inspiring the Explorer in all visitors and uniting the public on a common mission to become global stewards of our extraordinary planet.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature image rendering by REDVERTEX, based on designs by Hickok Cole, Inc., courtesy National Geographic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For more stories like this,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribe<\/a>&nbsp;to Northern Virginia Magazine\u2019s News newsletter.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Visitors can expect to find exhibitions, educational experiences, a theater, and more in the new museum, set to open in 2026. 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