National Geographic Explorers Hall

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  • Address
    1145 17 St NW, at M St NW, Dupont Circle
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  • Phone
    202 857 7588
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  • Transport
    underground rail: Farragut North

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Lonely Planet review

This natural science museum at National Geographic Society headquarters can't compete with the Smithsonian's more extensive offerings downtown, but it's worth a stop if you have kids in tow. They'll enjoy its rotating, hands-on exhibits on exploration, adventure and earth sciences. Recent exhibits have included Shackleton's Antarctic-expedition photography and natural history drawings from National Geographic magazine's early years.

The society's year-round series, Live...from National Geographic, at the Gilbert Grosvenor Auditorium (202-857-7700), located in the National Geographic Society Headquarters next to the Explorers Hall, includes films, concerts and lectures by famed researchers and explorers.