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Come enjoy the many programs offered to complement your experience at the National Geographic Museum.
Ahoy, me mateys! Tired of the same old pirate stories? National Geographic Museum brings Real Pirates to life with historical re-enactors, telescope making, and traditional pirate tunes. Create your own jolly roger, see a live pirate show and falconry demonstration, learn how to build a boat and dive into the world of underwater archaeology!
Ever wonder what it takes to decide what pictures are selected to appear in National Geographic? Take a behind the scenes tour with Senior Photo Editor Alice Gabriner to find out.
Taste a variety of pirate and seafaring themed Heavy Seas beers, including several authentic cask ales, one in a wooden firkin.
Host a pirate themed party for your own little buccaneer! Complete with an exhibit tour of Real Pirates.
A New Age of Exploration,
Washington, D.C.
June 13, 2013 – June 8, 2014
Real Pirates,
Washington, D.C.
March 8, 2013 – September 2, 2013
Gardens by Night,
Washington, D.C.
February 15, 2013 – September 8, 2013
Free
Beyond the Story 2012,
Washington, D.C.
February 8, 2013 – July 7, 2013
Free
Pirate Family Festival,
Washington, D.C.
June 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Free
Meerkats 3D,
Washington, D.C.
June 23, 2013, 12:00 p.m.
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