Exhibition Preview: An Evening with Joel Sartore and the National Geographic Photo Ark

Member presale begins October 9 | Public sale opens October 23

Join us on Wednesday, November 18 for an exclusive exhibition preview and special presentation by Joel Sartore, photographer of the National Geographic Photo Ark.

Following the presentation, explore the exhibition at your leisure and discover a stunning selection of Sartore’s photographs, alongside specimens from the Museum’s collection. Together, these remarkable images and specimens celebrate the incredible diversity of life on Earth while highlighting the urgent need to protect it.

Schedule

• Doors Open | 5:45 PM
• Member Reception in the Planetarium | 5:45 PM–6:15 PM
• Joel Sartore Presentation and Q&A | 6:30–7:30 PM
• Exhibition Exploration | 7:30–8:30 PM

Members are invited to an exclusive reception before Joel Sartore presents about his incredible work, celebrating 20 years of the National Geographic Photo Ark’s inspiring work to document and protect wildlife around the world.

Tickets

Members: Free; registration required*
Non-members: $30

Early registration for Museum members will open at 9am on Friday, October 9, 2026. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 23 at 9am.

*Members: Please log in to your online Museum account to ensure access to discounted tickets. Not a member? Join today.