National Geographic
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 300 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other media and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 8,700 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. The Society's public programs include the National Geographic museum, whose changing exhibitions reflect the Society's mission, and National Geographic Live, which offers lectures, films, concerts, and other events that allow visitors to experience the world and all that is in it. Hours
Museum Daily: 10am-5pm. Closed December 25.Evening programs as stated.
Admission
Admission for some programsCalendar of Events
| Beyond the Story: National Geographic Unpublished 2012 | |
| Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship | |
| A New Age of Exploration | |
| The Story Behind 'Beyond the Story' |
