| NORTH AMERICA | 2019

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EXHIBITIONS
H O S T AT YO U R V E N U E
P H OTO G RA P H Y E X H I B I T I O N S
3D AUGMENTED REALITY
AND MORE!

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The National Geographic Society is a leading nonprofit
that invests in bold people and transformative ideas
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in the fields of exploration, conservation, scientific
research, storytelling, and education. We support 10 50 Greatest

P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : M A R K T H I E S S E N , B R I A N S K E R RY, R A N DY O L S O N , S T E P H E N W I L K E S , PA U L N I C K L E N
educators to ensure that the next generation is Landscapes
armed with geographic knowledge and global
understanding. We aspire to create a community of 12 Photo Ark for
Museums
change, advancing key insights about our planet and
probing some of the most pressing scientific questions 14 Photo Ark for Zoos
of our time. Our goal is measurable impact: furthering and Aquariums
exploration and educating people around the world to
inspire solutions toward a planet in balance. 16 Monster Fish

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For over 130 years, we have been documenting
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our extraordinary planet. We bring these stories of 19 Rarely Seen
adventure, world cultures, and wild places to life in exhibitions, live events,
and experiences that are designed to be shared with audiences of all ages. 20 50 Greatest
We partner with museums, science centers, schools, libraries, universities, Photographs
galleries, zoos, and aquariums on projects that are always relevant,
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interesting, and current. All of our experiences come with an array of videos,
digital resources, and educational content. They all feature interesting and 22 Greatest Photographs
innovative people as well; people who inspire us to learn more about our of the American West
past and think in new ways for our future.
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We hope you will enjoy looking at the latest in our traveling exhibition 8 WILDLIFE
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offerings, and please visit us when you are in Washington, D.C., at the P H OTO G R A P H S & Bears
National Geographic Museum.
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C OV E R P H OTO : F R A N S L A N T I N G

V P, P U B L I C E X P E R I E N C E S
D I R E C TO R , N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C M U S E U M
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P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : R E B E C C A H A L E , J O R G E G A M B OA , R A N DY O L S O N . I L L U S T R AT I O N : J A S O N T R E AT, T E D S I C K L E Y, A N D RYA N W I L L I A M S , N G M S TA F F

18 BILLION POUNDS OF PLASTIC
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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 world’s ocean continues to grow, National
7 0 + I M AG E S Geographic is committed to tackling this pressing problem. This
exhibition is aimed at raising awareness of the challenge and reducing

PLANET
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the amount of single-use plastic that enters the ocean. Doing so not
INFOGRAPHICS only will benefit the thousands to potentially millions of marine animals

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

PLASTIC?
year, but will also contribute to the overall health of the planet’s marine
3,0 0 0 S Q UA R E F E E T ecosystems and all who rely upon them.

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W I T H P E R M I S S I O N O F T H E W I L D L I F E C O N S E RVAT I O N S O C I E T Y, C H R I S J A N J I C
P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : R E B E C C A H A L E ( 2 ) , S T E P H E N W I L K E S
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F I N E A RT P R I N T S
WOMEN
THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION

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VIDEO FILES
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BIRD SOUND
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DAY TO AU D I O F I L E S
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N I G H T:
IN THE FIELD WITH STEPHEN WILKES
WOM E N
Photographer Stephen Wilkes is recognized around the world for his
stunning compositions of landscapes as they transition from day to night. Timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and based
Each of these dramatic images is meticulously crafted from more than on a new book to be released in October 2019, this powerful photography
1,000 photographs taken from a fixed vantage point over the course of collection from National Geographic highlights women from around the
one to 30 hours, from sunrise to sunset. Wilkes spent much of 2017 on globe, accompanied by personal stories and revelatory commentary from a
assignment, documenting bird migration routes for National Geographic wide swath of female luminaries including Melinda Gates, Gloria Allred, Jane
magazine. This exhibition takes you into the field and behind the scenes, Goodall, and Christiane Amanpour, among others. In this bold and inspiring
shining a light on the talent and dedication it takes to beautifully capture exhibition, National Geographic turns to its iconic Image Collection to
the passing of time. showcase the history of women around the world.

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 P H OTO S ( L E F T TO R I G H T ) : C H R I S J O H N S , T H O M A S P. P E S C H A K , PA U L N I C K L E N

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For over a century, National Geographic has pioneered and championed

the art of wildlife photography, and captivated generations of engaged

5 0 G R E AT E S T audiences with a steady stream of extraordinary images of animals in

nature. From the very first such image to appear—a reindeer, in 1903—
WILDLIFE National Geographic’s publications have broken new ground and pushed

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the bar higher again and again, establishing an unmatched legacy of
artistic, scientific, and technical achievement.

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 P H OTO S ( L E F T TO R I G H T ) : D I A N E C O O K A N D L E N J E N S H E L , G E O R G E S T E I N M E T Z
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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
5 0 G R E AT E S T perspective to the great outdoors. Vibrant and inspiring, this exhibition

LANDSCAPES
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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T I T L E PA N E L
P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : J O E L S A RTO R E , F O RT C O L L I N S M U S E U M O F D I S C OV E RY, B R U C E M U S E U M

W I T H I M AG E G R I D

VIDEOS

SPEAKER
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H A R D C OV E R B O O K S
& M E RC H A N D I S E

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 halfway done, after more than a decade, he has completed intimate
portraits of more than 9,000 species, with a goal of photographing more
than 12,000. The National Geographic Photo Ark aims to document every
N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C species currently living in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire

P H OTO A R K action through education, and help save animals facing extinction in
the wild by supporting on-the-ground conservation projects. Museums
FOR MUSEUMS worldwide are hosting Photo Ark exhibitions to raise awareness.

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KIOSKS (8 FEET IN
HEIGHT)
P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : J E N N I F E R WA L L AC E , J O E L S A RTO R E

SPEAKER
O P P O RT U N I T I E S

H A R D C OV E R B O O K S
& M E RC H A N D I S E

Zoos and aquariums that exhibit Photo Ark are able to highlight important
conservation work taking place in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries
N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C around the world. Each exhibition features large-format prints on eight-

P H OTO A R K 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
F O R Z O O S A N D AQ U A R I U M S conservation hero stories.

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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
DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER

P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : J A M E S P E R S E L S , M A R K T H I E S S E N , B R A N T A L L E N
FIVE MODELS

F R E S H WAT E R TA N K S

MODULAR

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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.

MONSTER FISH

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P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : T E X A S S TAT E AQ U A R I U M , B R I A N S K E R RY, B E R K S H I R E M U S E U M , M A R KO KO R O S E C , B R I A N S K E R RY

B O O K AVA I L A B L E

SPEAKER
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50 PRINTS

SPEAKER
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V I D E O S & AU D I O
FILES

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R A R E LY S E E N :
P H OTO G R A P H S O F T H E
E X T R AO R D I N A RY

SHARKS: From the Moeraki Boulders, in New Zealand, to the pope taking a selfie
ON ASSIGNMENT WITH in Vatican City, this exhibition of visual wonders reveals a world very few
B R I A N S K E R RY have the chance to see for themselves. Shot by some of the world’s finest
photographers, “Rarely Seen” features striking images of places, events,
This exhibition will plunge visitors into the underwater world of sharks, natural phenomena, and man-made heirlooms. It’s all here: a green-crowned
presenting a comprehensive body of photographic work highlighting brilliant hummingbird looking eye to eye with a pit viper, the Rayong Dam,
Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique. The an underwater park in Austria, ice caves, a supercell storm cloud, a royal
exhibition introduces several shark species and explores what makes these white tiger, and more. With an introduction by veteran National Geographic
deep-sea dwellers unique, important, and increasingly endangered. Visitors photographer Stephen Alvarez, whose work has taken him from the Peruvian
will embark on a worldwide journey to better understand these apex Andes to the deepest caves of Papua New Guinea, this exhibition captures
predators and what it takes to photograph them, and will read first-person once-in-a-lifetime moments, natural wonders, and rarely seen objects from
stories of close shark encounters. across the globe.

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WILDLIFE VIDEOS

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P H OTO S ( L E F T TO R I G H T ) : J OA N N A B . P I N N E O, S A N TA B A R B A R A M U S E U M O F N AT U R A L H I S TO RY, F R A N S L A N T I N G

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B AC K- P R I N T E D O N P L E X I

DESCRIPTIVE LABELS AND

SOME NEAR FRAME S

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8 VIDEOS

S P E A K E R O P P O RT U N I T I E S

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P H OTO G R A P H S : AFRICA:
T H E M O S T C O M P E L L I N G I M AG E RY
P U B L I S H E D I N T H E H I S TO RY O F P H OTO S F R A N S L A N T I N G
N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C M AG A Z I N E
Visitors will take a grand tour of the wonders of wild Africa in an
Go behind the lenses of some of National Geographic’s most engaging exhibition of discoveries and insights made by one of the world’s great
images. From Steve McCurry’s unforgettable Afghan girl to Michael photographers and storytellers, Frans Lanting. For more than three
Nichols’ iconic photograph of Jane Goodall and a chimpanzee, the decades, Lanting has traveled in and out of Africa to chronicle its wildlife,
exhibition features 50 of the magazine’s most celebrated photographs people, and natural history for National Geographic. In this exhibition,
from its rich history. In addition to seeing the photographs as they he leads us on a personal journey that covers the continent as he has
appeared in the magazine, exhibition visitors will learn the stories behind experienced it himself, from the savannas of East Africa to the jungles of
the photos and more about the photographers themselves. the Congo Basin, from the naturalist’s paradise of Madagascar to the heart
of the Kalahari Desert.
For some photographs, visitors will be able to see the photographer’s near frames:
the sequence of images made in the field before and after the perfect shot.

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P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : J I M R I C H A R D S O N , P R OVO L I B R A RY, S T E P H A N I E S I N C L A I R , S O R A D E VO R E

75 PRINTS

SPEAKER 100 PRINTS

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G R E AT E S T P H OTO G R A P H S
OF THE

AMERICAN WOM E N
WEST OF VISION:
ON ASSIGNMENT WITH
While no single institution can assume credit for the diverse
N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C
and complex associations that attach to the simple phrase “the
P H OTO G R A P H E R S
American West,” National Geographic has published photographs
that support and defy romantic notions of the land and its people
throughout its 131-year history. Wide open spaces, spectacular rock For the last decade, some of the most powerful stories have been
formations, and the cowboy life are examined alongside struggles produced by a new generation of 11 female photojournalists. These
for limited natural resources, Native American cultural continuity, women share a commitment to storytelling that has come to define
and new energy sources. The photographs shown in this exhibition, National Geographic. From the last great wilderness of Africa to the tumult
a small sample from the significant holdings of the National of the Jersey shore, these explorers have captured compelling stories of
Geographic Archive, offer a broad understanding of a region that our planet and its people. This exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated
has long captivated photographers. catalog and a series of video interviews with the photographers.

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SPEAKER
O P P O RT U N I T I E S

BOOKS
AVA I L A B L E

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P H OTO S ( L E F T TO R I G H T ) : S T E V E W I N T E R , R E B E C C A H A L E , I N D E
LIONS & 3 D A U G M E N T E D R E A L I T Y:
TIGERS & AIR, LAND
BEARS
& SEA
Based on the release of three major publications and featuring multi-
year coverage from three National Geographic photographers—Michael Through a partnership with INDE, National Geographic’s “Air, Land & Sea”
Nichols, Steve Winter, and Paul Nicklen—this exhibition attests to the broadcast augmented reality experience offers guests a unique chance
wildness and beauty of lions, tigers, and bears. Nichols became a staff to virtually travel to some incredible locations. Centered around dynamic,
photographer for National Geographic magazine in 1996 and was its ever-changing watering holes, the experience allows visitors to meet a
editor at large and editor at large for photography for many years. Winter diverse range of animals—from places as varied as Africa and the Arctic
has been stalked by jaguars in Brazil, charged by a grizzly in Siberia, and —as they graze, drink, and interact with the environments around them.
trapped in quicksand in the world’s largest tiger reserve in Myanmar.
Nicklen has specialized in photographing polar regions since 1995. Ideal for aquariums and zoos in shaded or indoor locations

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

O F F E R I N G S
can compliment these exhibitions and
other experiences.

F R O 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:

I L L U S T R AT I O N : G E O G R E D U F F I E L D
N AT I O N A L G E O G R A P H I C
LIVE SPEAKERS
These thought-provoking presentations by today’s
leading adventurers, scientists, and photographers
compliment any of our exhibition offerings.
Our talent tells it like no one else, bringing your visitors
to the forefront of exploration and adventure.
P H OTO : R E B E C C A H A L E

P H OTO : TAY L O R M I C K A L

N AT 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 AT I O N A L
M AT E R I A L S
One of the world’s leading nonfiction and
educational publishers, proudly supporting
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Get our very best recommendations for
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your visitors’ gift shop experience, including

more than 175 new books each year for
prints, magnets, t-shirts, plush toys, and
adults, families, and children on a wide
much more. We’ll connect you with our
range of nonfiction subjects, from animals
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to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to
moving stories.

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 PA RT N E R S H I P S PARTNERSHIP
HIGHLIGHT

P H OTO : R E B E C C A W I L KO W S K I
| B E R K E L E Y, C A L I F O R N I A

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 Brian Skerry in “Sharks.” Stay tuned for the next photography exhibition
to be announced for September 2019. We look forward to continuing our
C O N N E C T W I T H O U R T E A M TO
partnership in the years ahead.
B E C O M E A PA RT N E R

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Considered one of the

TOP SOURCES
FOR ACCLAIMED
Since 2012, National Geographic Traveling PHOTOGRAPHY
Exhibitions have been seen by more than
EXHIBITIONS IN THE WORLD

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VISITORS

3 2 7, 8 6 9 Number of children who have visited

“Monster Fish”

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National Geographic archive images Number of adults’ and
and motion clips are available kids’ books that are

P H OTO S ( C L O C K W I S E F R O M L E F T ) : R E B E C C A H A L E , B E N C E M ÁT É , S T E V E W I N T E R ,
available for exhibition
merchandising

H E A D S H OT S : R E B E C C A H A L E , M A R K T H I E S S E N
S O R A D E VO R E , B R U C E DA L E , B R I A N S K E R RY

Exhibitions have traveled to

4 0 COUNTRIES 1 0 0 CITIES
& Exhibitions have
been translated into 2 1 LANGUAGES
THE TEAM | C O N TAC T U S

J E N N I F E R WA L L AC E S E T H D E M AT T I E S CYNTHIA D OUMBIA COLE FIALA

Director, Manager, Director, Manager,

Museum Traveling International Exhibitions International Exhibitions
Partnerships Exhibitions (U.S.)

JWallace@ngs.org SDeMatties@ngs.org CDoumbia@ngs.org CFiala@ngs.org

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