Jul 3
Level 1Under the Stars
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Included with General Admission
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Photo Credit: Gabriela Paola Franco Pena
Event Details
Hear the stories behind our featured exhibits from our National Geographic Explorers who helped curate our collection.Pop-Up Talks invite you to connect with world-changing Explorers as they share the stories behind their objects and gear on display in the MOE, including quick fun facts and can’t-believe moments from the field.
Ronan Donovan
This week, meet National Geographic Explorer, wildlife biologist and conservation photographer Ronan Donovan. Gather to learn how his photography of wild wolves captures the spirit of family bonds, shared challenges, and ancient behaviors that call us back to our wild selves.
Join us in the Spotlight Gallery for this Pop-Up Talk to explore pieces of Ronan Donovan’s photography on display in the "Red, White and Blue.” Donovan will speak about his image of Mollie's wolf pack, the sole surviving lineage from the original 1995 wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone National Park.
Reserve Your SpotThis program is part of our ongoing programming series in partnership with the America 250 commission, exploring the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States in the 250 years since the founding of the nation.
Did you know?
Donovan's latest project that was funded by both National Geographic Magazine and National Geographic Society explores the complex relationship between farmers and wild chimpanzees across western Uganda that published in the magazine in June 2020.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ronan Donovan
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 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.
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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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