Home of the Explorer
Since 1888, our headquarters in Washington, D.C., have been the home of our Explorers and center of operations for our staff.
When our earliest Explorers returned from their expeditions around the world, they brought back their findings to our campus to share their experience and stories with each other and the public. These on-campus convenings were the beginning of our work to protect and illuminate the wonder of our world, and the beginning of a long-standing tradition that continues at Base Camp well over a century later.
Unlock Your Inner Explorer and Spark a Lifetime of Wonder
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration is now open! Experience the legacy of the National Geographic Society in a whole new way and see things that you can only imagine.
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Today we are taking those traditions even further. In the most significant expansion in our history, we have transformed our headquarters into an unprecedented destination that connects the Society headquarters, an expanded museum and new public spaces.
Our Reimagined Headquarters
Our new Base Camp invites global audiences to step into our world and see our mission at work at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration.
This one-of-a-kind destination is the next step in our legacy of dauntless exploration, inviting you to discover how National Geographic Explorers advance scientific knowledge, develop breakthrough technologies and capture world-changing stories. The space features:
- Various exhibitions showcasing celebrated National Geographic photographs that highlight the power of visual storytelling.
- The Archives, which let you discover the legacy of exploration and storytelling that defines National Geographic.
- National Geographic Explorers Eatery, a global food hall with food and beverages for purchase, where visitors can connect with each other and our Explorers more intimately than ever before.
- An outdoor Courtyard that brings six global ecosystems to life. Featuring life-sized animal sculptures, touchable wildlife prints and audio interpretation, visitors can also explore with a free augmented reality app experience, In the Field AR.
- An immersive outdoor nighttime experience that blends stunning projections, dynamic sound and interactive media so you can experience the beauty, mystery and power of the ocean.
Come inside, ignite your spark and unlock your inner explorer with us.
Global Presence
Regional Offices
To achieve our mission, we support, empower and collaborate with team members all across the globe. In addition to our Base Camp in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Society supports staff in regional offices located in Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
- Beijing, China
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- London, United Kingdom
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Seoul, South Korea