Inspire Wonder and Ignite Students’ Spirit of Exploration
Whether you’re planning a future visit or have already returned from your adventure, these educational resource collections will help you and your students dive deeper into the spaces and stories of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, DC. Learn more about National Geographic Society’s Explorers, and be inspired by the natural world and its many environments.
In-Museum Collections
Inside the Museum
Extend the educational experience of the Museum of Exploration! Before or after a visit, use these resource collections to inspire a spirit of exploration, just like the National Geographic Explorers who are featured in the museum. Learn more about Explorer stories, projects and disciplines with these resource collections.
Courtyard Collections
Ecosystems of the World
The museum’s courtyard is home to six unique planters that represent six of Earth’s ecosystems and some of the plants and animals that inhabit them. Take a deeper dive into each of these environments through maps, articles, videos and more.
Plan Your Visit
Reserve Your Field Trip to the Museum of Exploration
Reserve your group tickets and explore the Learning Launchpad.
Explore More
Education at the National Geographic Society
Go beyond the museum walls with our exclusive programs designed to equip learners with geographic tools, connect directly with Explorers and share their ingenuity in facing Earth’s most pressing challenges.
