Our Museum

• The museum is located between Dupont Circle and Farragut North at 1145 17th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036.
• The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. We will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
• Parking is not available for museum ticket holders. 
• The museum is located a few blocks from the Farragut North metro station on the Red Line and the Farragut West station on the Blue, Orange, or Silver Lines. 
• Timed tickets are available every 15 minutes.
• We recommend arriving at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
• You must enter the exhibition at the time stated on your ticket.

• Masks are recommended for all visitors over the age of 2, but not required.
• The museum will operate at reduced capacity to allow distance between visitors.
• Sanitation stations are available throughout the museum.
• There will be enhanced cleaning throughout the space.
• The space now has enhanced air filtration systems.
• Styluses will be available to use with interactive exhibit elements.
• Please do not visit if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

National Geographic headquarters is located at 17th and M Streets, NW. The museum and store entrance is at 1145 17th Street.

Public Transportation National Geographic is committed to promoting the use of sustainable transportation as a way to reduce local traffic congestion and air pollution. Please consider some of the District’s alternative transportation options, which can be found on goDCgo.com’s interactive map. National Geographic is located a few blocks from the Farragut North metro station on the Red Line. National Geographic is also near Farragut West on the Blue, Orange, or Silver Lines and a variety of MetroBus and DC Circulator stops.

Bikes The League of American Bicyclists has named National Geographic a silver Bicycle Friendly Business. For evening and weekend events, bicycle parking is available on level P-1 of the garage and at bike racks on M Street. For weekday daytime events, parking is available only at the M Street bike racks.

Parking Parking is not available for museum or 3D film ticket holders. Free underground parking (garage located on M Street between 16th and 17th Streets NW) is available for evening and weekend event ticket holders beginning one hour prior to the event, unless otherwise stated. You must show proof of purchase to access the garage. When turning at the corner of 16th Street and M Street onto M Street, the entrance to underground parking is immediately on the left.

We do not store bags or any other personal items. We do offer a small coat rack and umbrella bins; National Geographic does not assume liability for any items left and storage in these areas is at your own risk.

There is no food or drink allowed inside the museum.

Our photography policy varies depending on our current exhibitions. Please visit the exhibition pages or call the Ticket Office for up-to-date information at 202-857-7700.

Each person is different, but we recommend taking at least two hours to fully enjoy all the exhibitions.

Seating is available in each exhibition.

The National Geographic Museum Store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST every day the museum is open.

Take National Geographic home with you by visiting our museum store. Find captivating books and unique handmade products from around the globe and leave with travel accessories that will help guide you on your way.

Your dollars make our work possible: Funds from your purchase directly support our efforts in science, exploration, education, and storytelling.

The National Geographic Museum does not generally close due to weather conditions. Call 202-857-7700 to inquire whether the facility is open or closed. If the recording does not mention a closing, the museum is open. When the facility is open, tickets are nonrefundable. In case of a museum closing, we will attempt to reschedule your visit for a later date. For National Geographic Live events we will issue a refund only if the federal government is closed and our shows are canceled for that day.

National Geographic is perfect for student and adult groups of all ages. We welcome you to learn, engage, and discover.

To contact the National Geographic Museum staff regarding a group visit (10 – 50 people), please fill out the group reservation request form.

All group reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.

The National Geographic Ticket Office: (202) 857-7700   |   ngtickets@ngs.org   |   Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Group Sales: (202) 807-3232   |   groupsales@ngs.org

The National Geographic Store: (202) 807-3428

• Tickets can be exchanged or refunded up to 24 hours before your visit.
• This does not apply if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. In such cases, we will automatically refund your ticket.