National Geographic

News Summary:

On July 8, 2026, the National Geographic Society announced the official opening of its National Geographic Museum of Exploration to the public on June 26, 2026, following an extensive multi-year transformation of its Washington D.C. campus. Videlio-HMS provided technical execution for the inaugural exhibit within the state-of-the-art facility, designed to ignite curiosity through cutting-edge technology, immersive experiences, and National Geographic’s photography. Previously, on July 7, the Society highlighted the official opening of the museum as a physical manifestation of its 138-year mission to use science, exploration, education, and storytelling. On June 30, Rolex deepened its 70-year partnership with the National Geographic Society by becoming a Founding Donor of the organization’s transformed Base Camp headquarters in Washington D.C., and a Grand Opening Partner of the new Museum of Exploration. Earlier, on June 29, global entertainment studio Moment Factory and the National Geographic Society debuted the results of a multi-year collaboration at the museum, which opened on June 26, introducing three distinct immersive experiences. This followed the National Geographic Society's opening of the immersive Museum of Exploration on June 26, a landmark cultural and educational attraction at its headquarters on 1600 M Street NW, Washington D.C., as reported on June 28.