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MOEments are short talks offering a behind-the-scenes look at the people and work that power the National Geographic Society.

From the development of the Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C., to the broader efforts from teams across the Society, experience the collaboration, creativity and expertise that bring our mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world to life.

Martin Gamache

This week, step behind the scenes with the National Geographic Society's Chief Cartographer Martin Gamache to explore the craft of mapmaking. For more than a century, the Society’s mapmaking has shaped how we see and understand the world, blending editorial rigor and visual storytelling. Get ready to learn more about how his assignments for National Geographic magazine have taken him from urban wilds in Detroit to active volcanoes in Hawaii.

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Photo Credit: Gabriela Paola Franco Pena

What To Expect

Where: “Under the Stars” in the Pavilion, National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.When: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Features: Behind-the-scenes | Chat with the National Geographic Society team | Storytelling

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