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We’re looking forward to another exciting season of live event programming at National Geographic. We’ve brought together an amazing array of our boldest explorers—remarkable individuals who are making a difference each and every day. They’re sure to inspire you with their ideas, their passion, and their breakthroughs … breakthroughs made possible by groundbreaking technology that is revolutionizing exploration and how we experience it.

You’ll get closer to the action by adventuring in 3-D with explorer Mike Libecki, a renowned climber. You’ll also learn how scientists Cheryl Knott and Tim Laman are using innovative tools to better understand orangutan behavior at a time when the species faces an uncertain future.

In November, we’re opening what we expect to be one of our most popular museum exhibitions to date: the “Tomb of Christ.” Visitors will be able to virtually experience one of the most important sites in Christianity thanks to high-tech scans and images collected by National Geographic experts. It’s something you won’t want to miss.

There truly is so much more to explore—and discover—than ever before. And technology is opening up a world of opportunities and adventure. We invite you to join us to learn more, be inspired, and help care for this beautiful planet we all call home.

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F i n d i n g A m e l i a 7:30 P.M. | Starting at $25

This summer marked the 80th anniversary of the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, America’s most famous female aviator. Learn about ongoing efforts to solve this enduring mystery, including the historic July 2017 expedition to Nikumaroro Island in search of clues, with National Geographic Archaeologist-in-Residence Fredrik Hiebert, National Geographic magazine writer Rachel Shea, and other experts.

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In this highly interactive, family-friendly exhibition, visitors will embark on an epic adventure to discover new species, study animal behavior, and learn about the world using methods employed by Nat Geo explorers.

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In the museum’s immersive exhibition “Sharks,” we’re presenting some of National Geographic photographer and 2017 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Brian Skerry’s incredible body of work showcasing the impressive fish. The exhibition includes large-scale images, videos, artifacts, models, and interactive experiences—all highlighting Brian’s passion, skill, and technique.

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Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of our immersive “Sharks” exhibition with the man behind the lens: award-winning National Geographic photojournalist and conservationist Brian Skerry. Learn how Brian created these impressive pieces, spanning 24 assignments, and join him for an intimate reception before the tour begins.

Learn from a true master of photography—Brian Skerry—in this daylong class. Brian will share the techniques—composition, shutter speeds, apertures, and more—that are the building blocks to creating captivating underwater images, as well as how to create compelling narratives with your photos. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

I n s i d e r To u r6:00 P.M. | Starting at $100

M a s t e r C l a s s8:30 A.M.–4:30 P.M. | Starting at $200

n a t g e o n i g h t s Join us for these special monthly happy hours with interactive stories from Nat Geo explorers.

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Known for helping to inspire Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, the unique and diverse species of the Galápagos Islands are facing new challenges to adapt. At this Nat Geo Nights event, discover the remarkable islands—and the threats they face—with marine ecologist Pelayo Salinas de León and Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Greg Marshall.

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Galápagos 5:30 P.M. | Starting at $20

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See extraordinary images of wildlife and wild places through the eyes of legendary photographer and former National Geographic magazine Editor at Large for Photography Michael “Nick” Nichols in this special exhibition. Visitors will travel to the most remote reaches of the globe through Nick’s stunning, evocative, and technically innovative photos of our natural world.

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Meet the photographer who changed the way we see animals. Over his career, Michael “Nick” Nichols has pioneered techniques to create genre-bending wildlife photography that combines elements of fine art with photojournalism. Learn

more about some of his most celebrated photos in conjunction with our upcoming exhibition “Wild,” a retrospective of Nick’s work.

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Get an unfiltered look at what it’s like to come face-to-face with wild animals, survive extreme environments, and make unexpected discoveries with filmmaker—and star of Nat Geo WILD’s Untamed—Filipe DeAndrade, writer and photographer Ryan Bell, and adventure sports photographer Krystle Wright.

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Veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol, star of Nat Geo WILD’s most popular series, practices a tried-and-true, no-nonsense, and compassionate brand of veterinary medicine. Join Dr. Pol—and perhaps some special animal friends—for an unforgettable evening filled with fascinating stories and some of the show’s best clips.

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T h e I n c r e d i b l e D r . Po l 7:30 P.M. | Starting at $25

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Dan Buettner, explorer and author of Blue Zones, has studied communities around the world to discover the secrets to living a long and happy life. This evening, Dan and a panel of experts will discuss the science-based strategies that communities, businesses, and individuals can use to design a life of greater joy and fulfillment.

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T h e G e o g r a p h y o f H a p p i n e s s 7:30 P.M. | Starting at $25

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A multiyear quest to document the Arctic took award-winning photographer Florian Schulz to the ends of the Earth. Over 34 months, he discovered that despite the Arctic’s reputation as a barren wasteland, it’s a vibrant ecosystem unlike anywhere else that supports impressive creatures like polar bears, musk ox, and vast caribou herds.

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I n t o t h e A r c t i c K i n g d o m 7:30 P.M. | Starting at $25

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Go on a cutting-edge visual adventure with National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki. Paddleboard with the polar bears in the Russian Arctic, journey to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, and swim with the whales and penguins in Antarctica. Virtual reality headsets provided.

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P a d d l e b o a r d i n g W i t h Po l a r B e a r s :A Vi r t u a l R e a l i t y E x p l o r a t i o n 7:30 P.M. | Starting at $25

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Chimpanzees, wolves, gorillas, and bears are among the most charismatic of the social mammals we know—besides ourselves. They’re also under threat. Join biologist turned photographer Ronan Donovan as he talks about the incredible similarities we humans share with other social mammals in the animal kingdom, and what we can learn from them.

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L e s s o n s Fr o m t h e W i l d : A p e s , Wo l v e s , a n d B e a r s7:30 P.M. | Starting at $25

Host Chris Duffy leads a comedic adventure of science and discovery full of interactive games, sketches, and hilariously misguided guesses as three comedians try to figure out what a surprise guest National Geographic Explorer does all day.

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Yo u ’ r e T h e E x p e r t Happy hour: 6:00 P.M. | Event: 7:00 P.M. | Starting at $25

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Join Mountainfilm on Tour for two evenings of adventure-packed, culturally rich, and inspiring films selected from this year’s festival. Be inspired by short documentaries that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

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Step back, more than 220 miles from Earth, and experience our planet from a new perspective. Gain a deeper understanding of our planet’s beauty, climate, and place in the universe from former International Space Station Commander Terry Virts, who took hours of video and hundreds of thousands of still images from the station’s 360-degree viewing module.

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Since the fourth century, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has been one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites for over 1,700 years. Learn the fascinating story of this iconic site and be transported to the Holy Land for an immersive 3-D experience unlike anything you’ve seen in a museum before.

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In late 2016, for the first time in centuries, scientists uncovered what many consider the tomb of Christ during a historic restoration. Join National Geographic Archaeologist-in-Residence Fredrik Hiebert, engineer and National Geographic Explorer Corey Jaskolski, Emmy-nominated filmmaker J.J. Kelley, and National Geographic staff writer Kristin Romey for a behind-the-scenes look at the momentous project and Nat Geo Museum’s new immersive 3-D experience “Tomb of Christ.”

Travel the ancient network of trade routes extending from eastern China to the Mediterranean Sea with archaeologists Fredrik Hiebert and Michael Frachetti, travel journalist Emma Thomson, and wildlife biologist Mimi Kessler.


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Soar high above the ancient city of Jerusalem—a city of many religions and an important crossroads of civilization. Unprecedented access to the city’s holiest sites, as well as rare and breathtaking aerial footage of the Old City and the Holy Land, combine to make Jerusalem 3-D a unique and stunning cinematic experience.

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Go on a geographical journey with the world’s foremost experts on beer. Gain insights from renowned “beer doctors” Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark Patterson, authors of National Geographic’s indispensable and unparalleled new guide Atlas of Beer, while James Beard Award–winning brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery leads a guided tasting with food pairings.

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Solitary animals living in hard-to-reach places, orangutans are one of the most difficult large land animals to study. Since 1992, Cheryl Knott and Tim Laman have been using innovative techniques and new technologies to gain a closer look at this intelligent, resourceful—and threatened—species, giving us insights into not only their world, but also our own.

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