Home National Geographic National Geographic News National Geographic Society Names 15 Changemakers for the 2026 Wayfinder Award Presented by Kia — The National Geographic Society has announced the 15 recipients of the 2026 Wayfinder Award presented by Kia, honoring leaders in science, conservation, educat…National Geographic Museum of Exploration to Debut the Esri Geoverse Immersive Theater June 26 — The National Geographic Society announced the debut of the Jack and Laura Dangermond | Esri Geoverse, a 270-degree immersive theater opening June 26, 2026 at t…Inside a National Geographic Expedition: Photographer Max Lowe Reveals Winter Yellowstone — National Geographic Photographer Max Lowe takes GenieGrove inside Disney's Winter Wildlife Yellowstone trip — a small-group National Geographic Expedition wher…National Geographic Museum of Exploration Reveals Inaugural Programming Season With June Grand Opening — The National Geographic Society has unveiled the debut programming season for its new Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C., kicking off with a three-day g…National Geographic Society and Chubb Select First Three Blue Boundaries Wetland Sites — The National Geographic Society and Chubb Charitable Foundation have chosen the first three freshwater wetland focus regions for their Blue Boundaries conserva…The National Geographic Museum of Exploration’s Courtyard Brings Earth’s Ecosystems to Life — WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 7, 2026) — Opening June 26, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration begins the journey of discovery right at its entrance. The mu…New Study Sets Ambitious Goal to Visualize the Deep Seafloor — WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) — A new paper published today in Science Advances reveals a bold new roadmap of 10,000 strategically selected deep seafloor lo…National Geographic Explorer and Ocean Conservation Leader Enric Sala Honored with Cosmos Club Award — Washington, DC (March 27, 2026) – This week, National Geographic Explorer in Residence and founder of Pristine Seas Enric Sala was presented as the Cosmos Club…The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Will Open on June 26, 2026 — WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2026) — The National Geographic Society announced today that the National Geographic Museum of Exploration will open at its global…National Geographic Society Introduces the Museum of Exploration — WASHINGTON, D.C., October 21, 2024 – Today, the National Geographic Society announced the launch of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, a sustainabl…Reframing stories about coral reefs — In 2017, National Geographic Explorer Shireen Rahimi was submerged in the clear waters of Cuba clutching a camera she was still teaching herself how to use. At…National Geographic Society Partners with Amazon Web Services to Bring the Society's Historic Assets into the Future — WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 19, 2026) — The National Geographic Society and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced today a joint effort to centralize the Society’s as…The National Geographic Society and Cengage Celebrate Expanded Partnership with the Announcement of a New Interactive Student Experience at the Museum of Exploration — WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2025) — The National Geographic Society and Cengage have expanded their long-term partnership with a $15 million gift in support of t…From the Deep Sea to Ancient Reefs, Expedition Supports Marshall Islands' Reimaanlok Vision for Community-led Ocean Conservation — Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands (16 March 2026) — National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition this week in the Republic of the Marshall Isl…Sceilg Mhichíl Faces Intensifying Climate Change Threats, New Assessment Reveals — KERRY, IRELAND (November 12, 2025) — Sceilg Mhichíl, a UNESCO World Heritage Property off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland, is confronting escalating threats…Everest Expedition Breaks Record With Installation of the World’s Highest Operating Weather Stations — Data from the weather stations and other new research conducted as part of National Geographic and Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Extreme Expedition to Mount Everest…UK Overseas Territory Becomes One of the World’s Biggest Sanctuaries for Wildlife — Today, the most remote inhabited island on Earth becomes one of the world’s biggest sanctuaries for life above and below the waves thanks to an international p…Remembering Dr. Jane Goodall — We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, world-renowned primatologist, zoologist and anthropologist, and a beloved member of the National…Map Policy Update: August 22, 2025 — At National Geographic, we understand the importance of map depictions of the world and strive to make independent decisions about placenames based on extensiv…National Geographic Museum of Exploration Presents: ‘Photo Ark: Animals of Earth,’ Opening Summer 2026 — WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 17, 2025) – Today, the National Geographic Society announced that “Photo Ark: Animals of Earth” will be the inaugural exhibition fea…National Geographic Society Launches Global Emergency Fund for Journalists — For more than 130 years, the National Geographic Society has funded storytellers who help explain the world and all that’s in it as well as shine a light on ou…Preserving Legacies Named Local Adaptation Champion by Global Center on Adaptation at COP30, Belem Brazil — BELÉM, BRAZIL – November 10, 2025 – Preserving Legacies, a National Geographic Society project dedicated to safeguarding global natural and cultural heritage s…Notes from the Field: Reporting on 'Island Time' — One of many intense Scrabble games. I always lost, despite playing with people for whom English is a second language. All images by Janice Cantieri. After thre…Preserving Earth’s wetlands with satellite technology — Hidden worlds of tangled roots and salted leaves stand unexplored in many coastal regions around the planet and are nearly impossible to reach by foot. Beneath…National Geographic Society and Chubb Charitable Foundation Partner to Protect Critical Ecosystems Through Launch of Blue Boundaries Program — WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2025) – The National Geographic Society and the Chubb Charitable Foundation announced today the launch of Blue Boundaries, a la…Exploring Vanuatu’s Vibrant Seascape in Support of Ocean Protection — Port Vila, Vanuatu (September 24, 2025) — National Geographic Pristine Seas today launched a month-long expedition to study Vanuatu’s ocean, which is under thr…National Geographic Pristine Seas Announced as an Earthshot Finalist — National Geographic Explorer in Residence Enric Sala launched the Pristine Seas project in 2008 to explore, document and help inspire the protection of the oce…Study in Nature: Protecting the Ocean Delivers a Comprehensive Solution for Climate, Fishing and Biodiversity — London, UK (17 March 2021)—A new study published in the prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature today offers a combined solution to several of huma…National Geographic launches first expedition in Uruguay to support the creation of new marine protected areas — The National Geographic Pristine Seas team will embark on an expedition to Uruguay to support the creation of new marine protected areas and employ exploration…Spotlighting Angola’s biodiversity as the country celebrates 50 years of independence — Since 2015, the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP) has been working with communities and governments to secure permanent, sustainable prot…Kevin J. Maroni Elected Chair of National Geographic Society Board of Trustees — WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 20, 2026) — Today, the National Geographic Society announced the election of Kevin J. Maroni as chair of its board of trustees.The National Geographic Society Surpasses $200 Million in a Historic, Record-Breaking Fundraising Year — WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) — Today, the National Geographic Society announced a record-breaking $208.1 million in new commitments in 2025. This historic…Your Global Culinary Expedition Starts at Explorers Eatery in the National Geographic Museum of Exploration — WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 5, 2026) – Today, the National Geographic Society announced the Explorers Eatery, a new international food hall opening at the Museu…The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo Fund Global Research to Help Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture — Today, the National Geographic Society and PepsiCo announced five new grants funding on-farm research to support practical advancements in regenerative agricul…Growing and giving back through wildlife photography — George McKenzie Jr. is an award-winning conservation photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer, known for documenting the intersection of wildl…From Supervolcanoes to Sacred Springs and More: National Geographic Explorers Unveil Nine Collaborative Projects — WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 18, 2026) — Today, the National Geographic Society announced $1.3 million in funding for nine teams of National Geographic Explorers…National Geographic Society and EPAM Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Changemakers with Advanced Technology — WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2026) — Today, the National Geographic Society and EPAM announced a partnership to inspire the next generation of Explorers and s…National Geographic Explorer Carlton Ward Jr. to Receive 2026 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling — WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2026) — Carlton Ward Jr. will receive the National Geographic Society’s 2026 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling, r…Angola Designates First Ever Wetland of International Importance — January 14, 2026 – The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the government of Angola have designated the country’s first ever Wetland of International Importance,…National Geographic Society celebrates 138 years of global impact — Featured photograph by Armando Vega for National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Mountain Expedition As we celebrate the Society’s 138th anniversary with…National Geographic Photo Ark Directs 3rd Species Impact Initiative to Survival of Endangered Harlequin Frogs — (December 17, 2025) – As the holiday season illuminates our lives with the sparkling colors of festive displays, a different kind of colorful array is flickeri…Visual Voices: Celebrating creativity and wonder in 2025 — In 2025, National Geographic Photo Camp introduced the power of photography to a new generation of storytellers, providing them with essential skills to docume…Jere and Bonnie Broh-Kahn: A legacy of exploration and education — For Jere Broh-Kahn, a love for exploration began with National Geographic magazine, which his parents subscribed to when he was a child. This early passion wou…Relatives with whom we share the land — black bears in Navajo Nation — “Shí éí Deandra Jones yinishyé. Kinł ichii'nii nishłį,́ Áshįįhi bashishchiin, Bit'ahnii dashicheii dóó dashinalí. Lókʼaaʼchʼégai déé’ naashá. Shimá dóó shizhé’…MEDIA ADVISORY: National Geographic Explorer Rena Effendi's Film, Searching for Satyrus, Set for North American Premiere at Austin Film Festival — The film centers on the rare and elusive butterfly, Satyrus effendi, named after Rena’s late father, an enigmatic butterfly scientist from Azerbaijan. "In his…How to See Penguins in the Wild with National Geographic Expeditions — National Geographic Expeditions offers guided penguin encounters across three major destinations — Antarctica, the Boulders Penguin Colony in South Africa, and…National Geographic Expeditions Launches New Nine-Day Southern Africa Itinerary — National Geographic Expeditions has unveiled a brand-new nine-day Southern Africa itinerary launching in 2026, taking travelers through South Africa and Zambia…How a Grandfather's National Geographic Collection Inspired a Disney Career — Trip Operator Keith Jacobson credits his grandfather's collection of National Geographic magazines with sparking a lifelong love of exploration that eventually…National Geographic Expeditions Adds Three New 2025 Itineraries: Australia, Portugal, and Sri Lanka — National Geographic Expeditions has announced three new Signature Land trips launching in 2025: an 11-day Australian adventure covering the Great Barrier Reef…National Geographic Day Tours Adds 40+ New Half-Day and Full-Day Itineraries Across 14 Countries — National Geographic Day Tours, operated by TUI, has expanded its portfolio with more than 40 new half-day and full-day land itineraries across 14 countries, br…