A new public space spanning 100,000 square feet has opened, designed to inspire exploration in all visitors.
, featuring 100,000 square feet of new public space dedicated to inspiring the explorer in every visitor. Starting today, visitors can purchaseRolex Explorers Landing, an international food hall featuring authentic dishes that deliver a globally inspired dining experience and the Ballard Bar, named after Explorer at Large Bob Ballard,” featuring striking portraits taken by photographer Joel Sartore that invite viewers to connect with each animal and inspire them to take action for wildlife“The National Geographic Society announced the debut of The Archives exhibition at the Museum of Exploration , opening this summer.
Revealing the unmatched legacy behind the iconic yellow border, the exhibition offers an unprecedented look at the Society’s history, highlighting bold storytellers who ventured into the unknown and shared their transformative stories with the world. Funded by a major grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., The Archives invites visitors on a journey through over a century of breakthroughs and the iconic global expeditions, digital innovations and visual storytelling synonymous with National Geographic. Beyond exploring the Society’s history, they’ll witness the tools of change firsthand, seeing how a single photograph, a hand-drawn map or a filmmaker’s footage serves as a catalyst for global inspiration. The exhibition traces the evolution of storytelling, revealing that the relentless spark of human curiosity is the constant force behind every medium. Hands-on experiences immerse guests and invite them to activate that same inquisitive spirit. The Archives showcases how visionary storytellers and technological innovations have fundamentally advanced the Society’s mission and global impact. The exhibition invites visitors to take on the role of storyteller, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to develop an impactful story through three signature interactives: Behind the Story: Get an inside look at how a National Geographic magazine story comes to life, from a field assignment, writing and editing, to laying out the final magazine spread. The Researcher’s Table: Interact with a digital research station featuring over 300 photos, film clips, artifacts, sound recordings and more, uncovering the stories behind each discovery. Step Into the Darkroom: Experience the photographic process hands-on, from film selection to final cut, and try your hand at curating images on a touchscreen photo editor. Additional galleries in The Archives showcase the iconic storytelling that defines National Geographic — where field notes become fine art and raw footage becomes cinematic history: Maps and Art: Discover the visual beauty of the Society’s artists and cartographers’ work through stunning physical and digital displays. This room features a breathtaking 18-foot-wide projection screen showing a short film on our mapping legacy, and a 38-inch tactile globe designed specifically for low-vision and blind visitors. Film and Television: Step into an intimate theater to view the Society’s rich history of filmmaking, including behind-the-scenes perspectives on the craft and its crucial role in our storytelling, as seen through the lens of National Geographic filmmakers. Into the Collection: Register for the MOE’s guided tours to access a special archival display that offers a thematically focused examination of the rare and unique materials the Society collects, stores and preserves for ongoing research and interpretation. To ensure the highest standards of preservation, the Society partnered with the display case manufacturer Goppion to develop custom, climate-controlled display cases that allow The Archives to showcase sensitive artifacts with clarity and security.”Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington, D.C., Planet Earth.Read MoreGo to One More March Last* Christmas Tree and a PSA on what to do with them now.
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