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4.2· 1,177 reviews
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Overall customers tend to rate National Geographic positively, with 60% giving it 5 stars and another 20% giving it 4 stars, and reviewers frequently describe it as entertaining and informative.
What does National Geographic do?

National Geographic is a global non-profit organization committed to exploring, illuminating, and protecting the wonder of our world, based on the description on file.

What are the most common complaints about National Geographic?

Based on the lowest-rated reviews on file, critical reviewers mainly complain that the museum is too small, too expensive for what it offers, and underwhelming compared to free alternatives in the DC area.

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Francine Rodriguez
Reviews 1

This place was expensive and a waste of time. One room with pictures and that s it. The staff was clearly hiding the fact that most exhibits were closed. When I asked for what else is here she said no worries you can come back with the ticket to see the next exhibit which isnt helpful to mainly tourists. It took us 20 minutes to walk the whole thing. SKIP THIS!

alicia mead
Reviews 1

On a beautiful Sunday morning of the LABOR DAY WEEKEND, from Vienna Va, I took the METRO ORANGE LINE to FARRAGUT NORTH. From there I walked on CONNECTICUT AVE, past the MAYFLOWER HOTEL, to ST MATTHEWS CATHEDRAL on RHODE ISLAND AVE. After the 11:30 mass, I walked on 17th Street to stop at the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM. There I bought tickets to see CHRIST TOMB & JERUSALEM IN 3D! It was awesome! The photography was incredibly spectacular! It s super extraordinary!!
Ticket for CHRIST TOMB is $15
Ticket for JERUSALEM IN 3D is $7
The TOMB is shown every 12 minutes
I saw JERUSALEM at 3pm for 45 minutes.
After the shows, I had a MUSHROOM MELT SANDWICH, baked potato chips and chocolate chip cookie from nearby POTBELLY s. After a while, I walked back to FARRAGUT NORTH METRO STATION VIA FARRAGUT PARK stopping at FROZEN YOGURT for bottled water and a scoop of gelato with pistachio, then back to Vienna before sundown...
The trip left me feeling great and worthwhile!
I ll do this again next month to see those same shows because i know it will take me about 2 more years to save money before I can make the trip to see the REAL ONES in person...

Caitlin
Reviews 1

This was an enjoyable experience! The Day to Night exhibit was fun for me because I love wildlife, and the Jerusalem exhibit about the burial place of Christ was super interactive which kept it interesting! I'm normally not much of a museum person due to my attention span, but this was actually worth it. Show your college ID and it's only $13.

Hassan Karim
Reviews 1

Awesome exhibit about women of Egyptian antiquity. Tour guide was kind and knowledgeable. I was disappointed by her traditional Eurocentric pseudoscience explanation of some points but she shed a lot of light on the overall subject, so I gave 4/5 's since the exhibition was superb.

Corey Snyder
Reviews 1

What a let down. For being a paid Museum it pales in comparison to the free museums in DC. They have a rotating exhibit which was short but OK and then we were told the museum continues across the courtyard. The additional content is basically a single hallway of NG magazine covers. We were disappointed.

Darlene jackson
Reviews 1

The Queen of Egypt Exhibition.
The five Queens of Egypt from Nefertiti 1539-1514 BC, Hatshepsut 1479-1458 BC, Tiye 1390- 1350 BC, Isetnofret 1255-1245 BC and The last Queen Cleopatra 51-30 BC. This exhibition uses various mediums from 3D, film to artifacts. They have a model of a burial chamber and explain the mummification process.

mohamed shehata
Reviews 1

It is not a museum at all. It should be the Titanic museum. Even the Chris show was not organized, too many people in a small area and people in back can't see. Totally, it wasn't a good experience, there are many other sightseeing to visit which are much better.

Melvin Reed
Reviews 1

I attended the museum as a daddy-daughter date with my two daughters. We were greated upon entering the museum by the front desk attendant. She gave us great service with a smile. We entered the exhibit hall and were drawn to the visual beauty of the exhibits. It was well laid out and educational. We sincerely and thoroughly enjoyed it. Job well done NGM.

Melissa Mason
Reviews 1

The museum is a little small, but packed full of amazing artifacts and information. The Tomb of Christ and Titanic exhibits were on display during our visit. Amazing!! The Tomb of Christ featured an interactive 3D exhibit that was so cool. Because the museum is kinda small, I would suggest taking your time to walk through slowly and enjoy it all. We moved through faster than we would have if we knew there were only two main exhibits.

Carl Ward
Reviews 1

Was Great rotating exhibits filled with multimedia and sensory experiences. We saw the Queens of Egypt exhibit and it was amazing. We enjoyed all of the displays. The 3D tomb tour was fabulous. The only negative inattentive staff in the gift shop. They were more interested in talking with each other than customers. All other staff were polite and helpful.

Alma paredes
Reviews 1

Super cool, interesting and attractive, I was completely involved in the information, the curiosity and interest of that subject and the way in which Jane performed achieving a very good result with the changos transmitting that beautiful feeling of feeling part of the environment with that room of 3D. I congratulate the entire body of the museum and especially Jane for that wonderful attitude of protection and conservation of living species!

Shoshanna Jiang
Reviews 1

Not a great museum... it's very small , there are only two rooms. One room is a rotating exhibit which was "NatGeo Instagram" when I was there. Essentially they just printed out their Instagram photos and made sure to tell you how many likes each photo got. The other exhibit is a kids exhibit which is fun but doesn't tell you much. The best part is the gift shop.

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About National Geographic

The National Geographic Society is a global non-profit organization committed to exploring, illuminating, and protecting the wonder of our world.

National Geographic: Exploring, Illuminating, and Protecting the Wonder of Our World

The National Geographic Society is a global non-profit organization that has been committed to exploring, illuminating, and protecting the wonder of our world for over 130 years. Founded in 1888 by a group of explorers and scientists who were passionate about sharing their discoveries with the world, National Geographic has become one of the most respected and recognized brands in media today.

With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, National Geographic uses its vast network of photographers, writers, filmmakers, scientists, and explorers to tell stories that educate and entertain audiences around the world. From stunning photography that captures the beauty of nature to groundbreaking documentaries that shed light on important issues facing our planet today, National Geographic is dedicated to using its platform for good.

One of National Geographic's core values is exploration. The organization believes that by exploring new places and ideas we can expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. This belief has led National Geographic on countless expeditions over the years - from climbing Mount Everest to diving deep into ocean trenches - all in an effort to uncover new knowledge about our planet.

But exploration isn't just about going on adventures; it's also about pushing boundaries in science and technology. That's why National Geographic supports research projects around the globe through its grants program. These grants fund everything from archaeological digs in Egypt to studies on climate change in Antarctica.

Another key value at National Geographic is education. The organization believes that by educating people about our planet we can inspire them to take action towards protecting it. To this end, National Geographic produces educational materials for schools around the world - including lesson plans, videos, maps, games - all designed to engage students with science and geography.

In addition to education initiatives aimed at children and young adults through their website NatGeoEd.org., they also offer online courses for adults looking for more advanced learning opportunities such as photography or conservation biology.

National geographic also offers travel experiences where you can explore some amazing destinations while learning from experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with others like-minded individuals who share your passion for adventure travel or cultural immersion experiences.

Finally but not least important value at national geographic is conservation which means taking action towards preserving natural resources such as wildlife habitats or ecosystems threatened by human activity like deforestation or pollution.

Through partnerships with organizations like WWF (World Wildlife Fund) or Conservation International among others they work together towards creating sustainable solutions so future generations will be able enjoy these wonders too!

In conclusion ,National geographic society continues inspiring millions worldwide through their storytelling approach which combines scientific rigor with artistic expression making them one-of-a-kind media company whose mission goes beyond entertainment purposes only but rather aims at educating people while raising awareness regarding environmental issues affecting us all!

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