Friday June 26, 2026
Schedule Snapshot
Courtyard
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Drop-In Activities: Screenprinting, Cartography Scavenger Hunt, Phone Photo Tips with Federico Pardo
- 4 p.m. - Live Performance: DC’s Different Marching Band
- 5 p.m. - Live Performance: Beat Ya Feet
- 5:30 p.m. - Live Performance: DC’s Different Marching Band
- 6 p.m. - Live Performance: DJ Little Bacon Bear
Explorers Eatery
- 10 a.m. - Explorer Activation: Coffee with an Explorer with Pablo “Popi” Garcia Borboroglu, Robert Montgomery and Nora Shawki
- 5 p.m. - Live Performance: DC’s Different Jazz Band
- 6 p.m. - Live Performance: Beat Ya Feet
- 7 p.m. - Explorers on Explorers: Conversation with Sylvia Earle, Salome Buglass, and Ved Chirayath, hosted by Malaika Vaz.
Galleries
*Meet Under the Stars for these special in-gallery experiences
- 10 a.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with National Geographic Society’s Mapping Team
- 11 a.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with Robert Montgomery
- 11:30 a.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk on Sustainability at the Museum of Exploration
- 12:30 p.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with Nora Shawki
- 1 p.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with National Geographic Society’s Mapping Team
- 2 p.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with Robert Montgomery
- 3 p.m. - Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with Nora Shawki
- 4 p.m. -Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with Lauren Gibson
- 5 p.m. Explorer Activation: Pop Up Talk with Lauren Gibson
Featured Explorers
Pablo “Popi” Garcia Borboroglu
Dr. Pablo "Popi" Garcia Borboroglu is a marine biologist and Explorer who has dedicated over 30 years to the protection of the world’s 18 penguin species.
Salome Buglass
Focused on ocean conservation and amplifying the urgency of protecting marine ecosystems.
Ved Chirayath
Dr. Ved Chirayath is a NASA Inventor and professor, Explorer whose research uses advanced imaging technologies to study and protect underwater environments.
Sylvia Earle
Acclaimed oceanographer, marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer at Large Sylvia Earle has spent the better part of her life as a leading expert in ocean exploration and conservation.
Lauren Gibson
A Young Explorer that empowers youth in conservation by designing environmental summits and providing mentorship and micro-grants for community-based projects.
Robert Montgomery
A professor and conservation scientist who protects vulnerable African wildlife while empowering local communities through his Human Heritage-Centered Conservation Framework.
Austin D. Morris & Beth Hansen
Screenprinting
Federico Pardo
As a filmmaker and cinematographer, he specializes in natural history, environmental, and human stories and has received two Emmy awards.
Nirupa A. Rao
Nirupa Rao is an Explorer who is working toward promoting the cause of science communication, as well as deepening the intersections between art and science.
Nora Shawki
Egyptian archaeologist working to uncover and interpret ancient histories.
Malaika Vaz
A filmmaker, TV presenter, National Geographic Explorer and CEO of Untamed Planet.
Friday Performers
Little Bacon Bear
Based in the DMV (DC-metro area), Little Bacon Bear is known by many for her effervescent energy and community work. As a multi hyphenate creative, her love for music as a DJ, host, and on-air personality is felt!
DC’s Different Drummers
DC’s Different Drummers is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-plus band and performing arts organization welcoming ALL musicians as we foster pride, inclusivity, and engagement with the greater Washington DC region.
Beat Ya Feet
Beat Ya Feet Academy is an organization based out of Washington DC. We represent part of Washington DC’s go-go music culture with our unique an original style of dance called “Beat Ya Feet.”
