Nat Geo's $300 million museum lets you relive 138 years of exploration | CNN

Nat Geo's $300 million museum lets you relive 138 years of exploration describes the opening of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C., a $300 million, 100,000-square-foot facility. The museum opened June 26 on the former site of the original National Geographic Museum, which closed in 2023. Inside, visitors can view 1,000 animal portraits, follow an Everest expedition storyline, and experience immersive theaters and interactive exhibits designed for children and adults. The article says the National Geographic Society, founded in 1888 as a nonprofit, has supported thousands of “Explorers” across science, education, conservation, and storytelling. It also previews features such as life-sized wildlife sculptures, a lobby with videos of glaciers and deep-sea trenches, and photo-focused galleries built around projects including Joel Sartore’s “Photo Ark.”