The National Geographic's new Museum of Exploration in Washington, DC has announced its opening date of 26 June.
When it debuts, the 100,000-square-foot museum will provide curated and interactive exhibitions, as well as immersive and educational experiences powered by cutting-edge technologies.
The $300 million project also includes a state-of-the-art theatre, and a restaurant and retail outlet.
Starting with the new museum's exhibitions, highlights include The Archives, which celebrates the National Geographic Society's legacy of storytelling, and the Rolex Explorers Landing experience.
Also, an exhibition titled In Focus: Photographs of National Geographic is a curated display of the organisation's most powerful and enduring images.
The inaugural show in the museum's exhibition gallery, Photo Ark: Animals of Earth, features portraits taken by photographer Joel Sartore and encourages visitors to take action for wildlife.
Other attractions in the Museum of Exploration include a 400-seat theatre that surrounds visitors in audiovisuals from National Geographic films and stories, as well as an outdoor nighttime experience featuring projection mapping, interactive media and soundscapes.
And, unveiled earlier this year, the Explorers Eatery is an international food hall at the museum created as a culinary complement to its other experiences.
Covering nearly 11,000 square feet and seating up to 320 guests, the venue is designed to immerse guests in the flavours of the world, from Italy to Vietnam.
"The Museum of Exploration is where our legacy of storytelling meets the experiential technology of today, inviting everyone to step into the worlds of National Geographic explorers," said Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society.
"Every inch is designed to immerse visitors in explorers’ journeys, the tools that move exploration forward, and the curiosity that drives our mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world."
Presale tickets for the new museum are now available on the website, with general admission starting at $29.99.
Images courtesy of the National Geographic Society
