National Geographic is exhibiting at the National Museum of Natural History

The National Museum of Natural History hosts the mythical “National Geographic” newspaper. This exhibition takes place in the gallery of Mineralogy and Geology, with a hundred photos. You can admire the exceptional quality of his photographs from May 3 to September 18, 2017.
No need to stretch out on who is “National Geographic” because after 125 years of existence, National Geographic is one of the most emblematic titles of the world of the press. Diffused in 75 countries in 33 languages ​​and 36 different editions, it was born in 1888 thanks to a small group of explorers and celebrates more than a century of journey in image. And we’re asking for more!
It is therefore in a place normally closed to the public that were selected 100 mythical or forgotten photographs, of exceptional quality. Thanks to an immersive scenography, one passes from the abysses of the oceans to the astronomical discoveries thanks to charming changes of atmosphere. We also meet wild predators, animals on the verge of disappearing, people roughly treated … In total, 125 years of travel in the world are proposed to you in program.
As Jean-Pierre Vignaud, editor-in-chief of French National Geographic, said, “The better we know the planet, the more we want to protect it.” Ecology, a subject that is so current that we discover this exhibition and discover the importance of protecting our beautiful Earth.
Practical information:
The National Geographic Legend
At the National Museum of Natural History
36, rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire
75005 Paris 5
May 3 to September 18, 2017
Open every day except Tuesdays from 10 am to 6 pm
Full price: 12 €
Reduced price: 8 €