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Photo: Exhibit view of  _Terra Cotta Warriors_
Terra Cotta Warriors , on exhibit through March 31

Photograph by Mark Thiessen/NG Photo Studio

Photo: An Arctic fox from Polar Obsession

One of the many wildlife photographs on display in Polar Obsession

Photo by Paul Nicklen

The Museum will open as scheduled on Tuesday, February 7. Due to predicted inclement weather, we will be monitoring the situation closely. Please call 202–857-7588 for updates on afternoon hours.

Due to inclement weather, the Museum was closed on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7. Alternate viewing hours for individual ticketholders will be announced as soon as possible.

At National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C., past and current expeditions, adventures, and scientific research come to life. Enjoy a wide variety of changing exhibitions as well as permanent and interactive displays that reflect the richness and diversity of our world. The Museum’s exhibitions and the scientific fieldwork and expeditions on which they are based are supported by National Geographic’s Mission Programs, which receives generous funding by corporations, foundations, and individuals.

The museum is located at 17th and M Streets NW in downtown Washington, D.C., a short walk from Metro’s Farragut North and Farragut West stations.

*Please note Terra Cotta Warriors is open daily from 10am-6pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 9pm. Tickets are required for entry. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.

Regular Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm; Sundays: 10am to 5 pm. Closed December 25.

Inclement Weather Policy

The National Geographic Museum generally does not close due to weather conditions. Ticket holders wishing to inquire about whether the Museum is open or closed should call +1 202 857 7588. If the recording does not mention a closing, the Museum is open. When the Museum is open, tickets are nonrefundable. If the Museum closes due to inclement weather, group reservations may be rescheduled by contacting the Group Sales Office. Individual ticket holders will be offered alternate viewing hours during which they may visit the exhibition. Alternate hours will be posted on the exhibition website as soon as possible.

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