Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post - This replica of the Whydah pirate ship looks scary, but you’re in safe waters at the National Geographic Museum.
The “Real Pirates” exhibition is at the National Geographic Museum through September 2.
The museum will host a Pirate Family Festival on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include visits with costumed characters, make-your-own pirate flags, falconry demonstrations and a puppet show.
(Marvin Joseph/THE WASHINGTON POST) - Andrew Stecklin, 9, concentrates along with Alexandra and her twin Samantha Kiraly, also 9 as they attempt to tie different knots at the Real Pirates exhibition at the National Geographic Society in Washington.
1145 17th St. NW.
Call 202-857-7700 or visit www.ngmuseum.org.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Adults $11, $9 students and seniors, $7 ages 5 to 12, age 4 and younger free.
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