National Geographic Museum of Exploration, Washington, D.C., June 16 - 18

Photographer, filmmaker, writer, and Vital Impacts founder Ami Vitale will be a part of the opening of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C., a new space dedicated to curiosity, discovery, and the power of storytelling to connect us more deeply to the natural world.

This opening moment for the museum feels especially meaningful, not just as a celebration of photography and exploration, but as an invitation to reflect on how we see, listen, and bear witness. It’s a space designed to bring together voices across conservation, science, journalism, and visual storytelling, and to spark conversations about our shared responsibility to the planet.