Home of the Explorer (60 Minutes)

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Home of the Explorer (60 Minutes)

Friday, September 18, 2026
The story of National Geographic Society’s evolution from building the Society’s first permanent home in Washington, D.C. in 1904, to creating the Museum of Exploration dedicated to igniting the spark of curiosity.

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About National Geographic Museum of Exploration

1600 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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 Closes 8:00 PM

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