The museum is not abandoning tradition—instead weaving in the organization’s iconic history into the museum’s exhibits. The museum will feature a permanent exhibition of photos from a century of archives—much of which has yet to be seen by the public. Another exhibit will showcase an interactive, large-scale digital installation of National Geographic’s magazine covers from the first magazine in 1888 to the latest issues. The museum will also be home to the “geoverse,” a 270-degree theater that will feature rotating shows for students. And an “Explorers Landing” space, sponsored by Rolex (which also supported the general creation of the Base Camp), will showcase the achievements of National Geographic Explores.
“There are so many great stories of both climate and biodiversity loss and calls to action in the museum,” says Tiefenthaler. One upcoming exhibit will feature photography from National Geographic Explorer, photographer, and founder of the Photo Ark, Joel Sartore. The showcase will highlight global biodiversity through Sartore’s striking, signature animal portraits, but will also include changes visitors can do in their own community to protect biodiversity—from avoiding pesticides to planting wildflowers, Tiefenthaler says.
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