Level 1Pavilion
Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Included with General Admission
Photo Credit: National Geographic Society
The Jean and Steve Case Magazine Gallery is an interactive, large-scale digital installation of National Geographic’s magazine covers from the first magazine in 1888 to the latest issue, including a touchpad for easy navigation.
Did you know? President Theodore Roosevelt had multiple articles published in the magazine. The first magazine was published in 1888 and went to the Society's 205 members; our first nature photo was published in 1890.
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Yes, Explorers will be at the Museum throughout the day for conversations, talks and informal activities.
Yes, programming throughout the day is designed for everyday explorers of all ages.
The Museum of Exploration never wants cost to be a barrier to curiosity.
We offer discounted admission of $3 per ticket to families enrolled in SNAP and WIC.
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