Society History
The National Geographic Society signed an agreement with 21st Century Fox to create National Geographic Partners (NGP), the media company that produces all NGS magazines and documentaries. In 2019, Fox signed over their stake in NGP to this company.
Disney
This iconic National Geographic symbol can be found in the Courtyard.
The Yellow Border
This explorer, known for her extensive work in Primatology and Anthropology, made her name in Tanzania's Gombe National Park.
Jane Goodall
Service Principle 1: We will inspire this within each visitor.
The Explorer
This add on experience will be coming to The MOE in 2027.
On Expedition
This color represents the ocean on the NGS flag
Green
A replica skeleton of this prehistoric creature can be found in the hallway leading to the 16th St Lobby.
Spinosaurus
The 2025 Explorer of the Year award was given to two Explorers. One was Bertie Gregory, a wildlife filmmaker. This other Explorer received the award for his work on studying penguins.
Pablo "Popi" Garcia Borboroglu
When a gallery is closed, Visitor Services staff will use this Service Principle.
Service Principle 5: We will ensure that all information we provide is clear, accurate and up to date.
The MOE is part of this department at NGS
Campus and Experiences
The date that the National Geographic Society was founded.
January 13, 1888
The location where tour-groups will meet for their tours
Under-The-Stars staircase
In 2008, this Explorer established Pristine Seas.
Enric Sala
The MOE is committed to being an accessible space for visitors. This Service Principle highlights that commitment.
Service Principle 2: We will ensure that our venues are safe, accessible and comfortable for all visitors.
The room where the VX and GX supervisors reside in (GP 406) is colloquially-known as this
The Dave Cave
The original meeting place of the National Geographic Society
The Cosmos Club
Daily Double
The PhotoArk temporary exhibit features the work of this Explorer.
Dr Bob Ballard is most known for discovering the shipwreck of the RMS Titanic. But, if you ask Bob, he wants people to remember him for discovering these volcanic fissures off the coast of the Galapagos Islands.
Hydrothermal vents
After a showing of Boundless in the Grosvenor Auditorium, the VXR walks through the aisles picking up trash left behind by guests. This VXR is exemplifying this Service Principle.
Service Principle 6: We will maintain a clean, well-kempt and visually appearing environment.
In 1964, the National Geographic Society opened its 17th St building. The designer, Edward Durell Stone, also designed this DC landmark that 1971.
The Kennedy Center
The name of the National Geographic Society's first President.
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
This specially modified vehicle can be found in the Rolex Explorers Landing.
Suzuki
A replica of Sylvia Earle's JIM Suit can be found in the Rolex Explorers Landing. After she completed her 1979 ocean floor walk in this suit, she was given this nickname.
Her Deepness
A VXR in the Pavilion welcomes guests as they are entering The MOE. A family comes in and asks if they can get walk-up tickets. The VXR guides them over to the Ticketing Desk. The VXR is using these TWO Service Principles in this interaction.
Service Principle 3: We will welcome every visitor warmly, with professionalism and courtesy.
Service Principle 4: We will provide prompt, helpful and informed responses to all inquiries.
Name 5 Weebles (Knick-knacks/Office Toys) living in the Supervisor's room (100-points per weeble, 500 points max)
Acceptable answers include; Ramses, Shark Fin, Baby-Globe, Guillotine, Cheese-Block, Worms, Legos, Tablet of Akmen-Ra, Needo, Squish-weebles, assorted-slime, Gummy-Bear, OJ.