Oct 9
2nd FloorRolex Explorers Landing
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Included with General Admission
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Photo Credit: Gabriela Paola Franco Pena
Event Details
Hear from the real-life National Geographic Explorers who helped curate the stories in the Museum of Exploration.Pop-Up Talks invite you to connect with world-changing photographers, scientists, conservationists and storytellers organically in the museum as they share can't-believe moments from working in the field and fun facts about what it's like being on the frontlines of discovery.
Chris Gunn
This week, National Geographic Explorer and NASA photographer Chris Gunn will share stories from the decade he spent documenting the James Webb and Nancy Grace Roman space telescopes.
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Did you know?
His photographs have appeared in National Geographic, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Bloomberg and other major publications.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Chris Gunn
What To Expect
Where: “Under the Stars” in the Pavilion, National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C.When: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Features: Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Exhibits | Intimate Chat with Explorer | Signature Experience
Plan Your Visit
There’s so much to discover at the Museum of Exploration. From signature exhibitions to our global food hall, Explorers Eatery, explore what’s waiting for you at the MOE to plan your perfect visit.
Start ExploringPop-up Talks FAQs
View all FAQsExplorers are at the heart of the National Geographic Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
No, this program is included with your museum general admission ticket. You do not need to reserve a spot for this event in advance.
Pop-Up Talks will meet “Under the Stars” in the Pavilion. Please arrive 5 minutes before the program begins.
RSVPs are requested, but not required. Walk up attendance is welcome for this event.
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