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For over 130 years, the National Geographic Society has

invested in bold and innovative scientists, explorers,

educators, and storytellers who are committed to

furthering our understanding of the planet. We invite

you to join them in their efforts to illuminate and

protect the wonder of our world by hosting a popular

and inspiring National Geographic exhibition.

This year, we’re offering two new immersive exhibitions—

“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” and

“Women: A Century of Change”—that each celebrate

the astounding impact that women have made and

continue to make on our world. We’ll also continue to

tour exhibitions like “Planet or Plastic?” and “Photo

Ark,” which use stunning photography and powerful

storytelling to encourage visitors to join National Geographic as we work

to help ensure a sustainable future for the Earth and all its living creatures.

Our traveling exhibitions come with an array of digital and media assets and

educational content to enhance the experience for visitors of all ages.

By sharing these stories through meaningful exhibition content, we aim to

inspire the next generation of changemakers to take action in protecting,

preserving, and caring for our beloved planet. We have had the honor of

working with museums around the world and consider these partnerships to

be a wonderful opportunity to connect with audiences far and wide. Join us

in telling these compelling stories and together we can encourage visitors to

value different cultures and species. Let’s bring the world to your institution!

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8 Planet or Plastic?

10 50 Greatest Wildlife Photographs

12 50 Greatest Landscapes

14 Monster Fish

16 Photo Ark

18 Photo Ark for Zoos

20 Sharks

24 American West

25 Rarely Seen

26 What Is Home?

29 3D Augmented Reality

30 Additional Offerings

32 Venues and Partnerships

34 By the Numbers

34 The Team


Dr. Jane Goodall braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable

window into humankind’s closest relatives: chimpanzees. In this hands-

on, transportive multimedia exhibition celebrating her extraordinary

life and work, you’ll explore Jane’s early years through iconic images

and a multiscreen experience, venture on an immersive exploration of

Tanzania’s Gombe National Park where she did her famous behavioral

research on chimps, and learn about her current role as a leader in

community-centered conservation and youth empowerment.

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In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and

based on a book released in October 2019, this powerful photography

collection from National Geographic highlights women from around the

globe, accompanied by personal stories and revelatory commentary

from a wide range of female luminaries including Oprah Winfrey,

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and New Zealand Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern, among others. In this bold and inspiring exhibition,

National Geographic turns to its iconic Image Collection to showcase

the history of women around the world.

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We made it. We depend on it. And we’re drowning in it. As the

amount of single-use plastic in the ocean continues to grow, National

Geographic is committed to tackling this pressing problem. This

exhibition is aimed at raising awareness of the challenge and inspiring

people to reduce their use of single-use plastic. Doing so not only will

benefit the thousands to potentially millions of marine animals that

become entangled in, are suffocated by, or ingest plastic each year,

but will also contribute to the overall health of the planet’s marine

ecosystems and all who rely upon them.

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For over a century, National Geographic has pioneered and championed

the art of wildlife photography, and captivated generations of engaged

audiences with a steady stream of extraordinary images of animals in

nature. From the very first such image to appear—a reindeer, in 1903—

National Geographic’s publications have broken new ground and pushed

the bar higher again and again, establishing an unmatched legacy of

artistic, scientific, and technical achievement.


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This breathtaking tour of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes

reveals the splendors of nature in every form. Best-in-class

photographers have captured views you’ve never imagined—by climbing

mountains, flying in helicopters, and diving deep underwater—to bring

bold new perspective to the great outdoors. Vibrant and inspiring, this

exhibition is an invigorating journey to see the wonders of the world—

from coast to valley to hilltop and everything in between.


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“Hosting ‘Monster Fish’ was a great opportunity to continue our efforts in bringing truly

special exhibitions to the Dennos Museum Center of the quality that National Geographic

offers. Of great significance to us was the connection we were able to make between our

Water Studies Institute at Northwestern Michigan College and Zeb Hogan, and his ongoing

research with these giant freshwater fish.”

Eugene A. Jenneman E X E C U T I V E D I R E C TO R

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Stunning life-size sculptures, video installations, and evocative

illustrations introduce visitors to more than 20 species of fish, each

at least six feet long and 200 pounds. Visitors will embark on a global

journey to storied river basins with explorer and ecologist Zeb Hogan

on his quest to find, research, and protect freshwater giants. From

dispelling legends of man-eating fish to examining the role of sport

fishermen as environmental stewards, this interactive exhibition tackles

the big challenges facing these remarkable fish and their struggle to

survive and thrive. This exhibition contains life-size models, some more

than 14 feet long; an interactive fish market; a field research station;

fishing and cultural objects from around the world; and tactile and

digital interactives.


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National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to

create a photo archive of global biodiversity in a project aptly named

Photo Ark. Over three-quarters done, after more than a decade, he has

completed intimate portraits of more than 9,900 species, with a goal

of photographing more than 12,000. The National Geographic Photo Ark

aims to document every species currently living in the world’s zoos

and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help

save animals facing extinction in the wild by supporting on-the-ground

conservation projects. Museums worldwide are hosting Photo Ark

exhibitions to raise awareness.



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Zoos and aquariums that exhibit “Photo Ark” are able to highlight

important conservation work taking place in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife

sanctuaries around the world. Each exhibition features large-format prints

on eight-foot-tall kiosks to showcase the range of species in the Photo Ark.

National Geographic will customize some of the kiosk prints to highlight

your zoo’s conservation hero stories.

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This exhibition will plunge visitors into the underwater world of sharks,

presenting a comprehensive body of photographic work highlighting

Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique.

The exhibition introduces several shark species and explores what

makes these deep-sea dwellers unique, important, and increasingly

endangered. Visitors will embark on a worldwide journey to better

understand these apex predators and what it takes to photograph them,

and will read first-person stories of close shark encounters.

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Photographer Stephen Wilkes is recognized around the world for his

stunning compositions of landscapes as they transition from day to night.

Each of these dramatic images is meticulously crafted from more than

1,000 photographs taken from a fixed vantage point over the course of

one to 30 hours, from sunrise to sunset. Wilkes spent much of 2017 on

assignment, documenting bird migration routes for National Geographic

magazine. This exhibition takes you into the field and behind the scenes,

shining a light on the talent and dedication it takes to beautifully capture

the passing of time.

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While no single institution can assume credit for the diverse

and complex associations that attach to the simple phrase “the

American West,” National Geographic has published photographs

that support and defy romantic notions of the land and its people

throughout its 132-year history. Wide open spaces, spectacular rock

formations, and the cowboy life are examined alongside struggles

for limited natural resources, Native American cultural continuity,

and new energy sources. The photographs shown in this exhibition,

a small sample from the significant holdings of the National

Geographic archive, offer a broad understanding of a region that

has long captivated photographers.

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From the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand to the pope taking a selfie

in Vatican City, this exhibition of visual wonders reveals a world very few

have the chance to see for themselves. Shot by some of the world’s finest

photographers, “Rarely Seen” features striking images of places, events,

natural phenomena, and man-made heirlooms. It’s all here: a green-

crowned brilliant hummingbird looking eye to eye with a pit viper, the

Rayong Dam, an underwater park in Austria, ice caves, a supercell storm

cloud, a royal white tiger, and more. With an introduction by veteran

National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez, whose work has

taken him from the Peruvian Andes to the deepest caves of Papua New

Guinea, this exhibition captures once-in-a-lifetime moments, natural

wonders, and rarely seen objects from across the globe.

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National Geographic Photo Camp engages young people from

underserved communities, including at-risk and refugee teens, to tell

their own stories through photography. Containing powerful images

from a dozen global Photo Camps, the exhibition focuses on populations

hit with the realities of displacement caused by human conflict, economic

hardship, and climate change. The stories told through the camera lens

are those of resilience, optimism, and hope, and convey what family,

culture, and community mean to participants.


Through a partnership with INDE, National Geographic’s “Air, Land & Sea”

broadcast augmented reality experience offers guests a unique chance

to virtually travel to some incredible locations. Centered around ever-

changing watering holes, the experience allows visitors to meet a diverse

range of animals—from places as varied as Africa and the Arctic

—as they graze, drink, and interact with the environments around them.

Ideal for aquariums and zoos in shaded or indoor locations.

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New offering! Allow your visitors to explore the world with National

Geographic through an immersive VR experience. Pre-loaded Oculus

Go headsets are available to be loaned to your venue, with 360 video

content, ideally to be experienced within a small theater-like setting.

Recommended usage: 15 headsets at a time, while 15 charge.

Themes available: Arctic, marine sciences, exploration, space, archaeology,

and ecology/conservation.

National Geographic is looking for a few select partners to pilot these

VR Expedition Kits. Inquire for preferred rates.


A D D I T I O N A L O F F E R I N G S F RO M N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C

Our team can facilitate these connections to enhance your visitor experience:

N A T I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C L I V E S P E A K E R S These thought-provoking presentations by today’s

leading adventurers, scientists, and photographers

complement any of our exhibition offerings. Our talent

tells it like no one else, bringing your visitors to the

forefront of exploration and adventure.

N A T I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C B O O K S A N D E D U C A T I O N A L M A T E R I A L S One of the world’s leading nonfiction and

educational publishers, proudly supporting

the work of our scientists, conservationists,

photographers, and authors, we publish

more than 175 new books each year for

adults, families, and children on a wide

range of nonfiction subjects, from animals

to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to

moving stories.

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F I L M S A N D M U L T I M E D I A A vast array of multimedia assets and films

can complement these exhibitions and

other experiences.

M E R C H A N D I S E Get our very best recommendations for

your visitors’ gift shop experience, including

prints, magnets, t-shirts, plush toys, and

much more. We’ll connect you with our

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The National Geographic Society is thrilled to be working with the

David Brower Center in Berkeley, California, for several more years of

spectacular photography exhibitions. Recently exhibited there was the

stunning work of Joel Sartore in “Photo Ark.” Stay tuned for the next

photography exhibition to be announced for September 2020. We look

forward to continuing our partnership in the years ahead.

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Director, Global Experiences

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Manager, Traveling Exhibitions (U.S.)

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Director, International Exhibitions

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Manager, International Exhibitions

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