This partnership brings Panasonic’s 4K projection and display technology to signature spaces throughout the Museum of Exploration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2026) – The National Geographic Society and Panasonic Projector & Display Americas LLC have partnered to bring Panasonic’s advanced projection and display technology to the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The collaboration creates dynamic, story-driven environments with each experience designed to make science and discovery feel immersive and build understanding, empathy and action toward protecting the planet.
Panasonic’s technology anchors several of the museum’s most ambitious spaces.
- Panasonic 4K projection mapping transforms the Courtyard and Pavilion facade into a bioluminescent environment each evening for “Wonders of Our World: Ocean.” The 17-minute nighttime experience utilizes Panasonic’s cutting-edge technology to display dynamic projections on the facade of the museum entrance Pavilion.
- In the museum’s redesigned Grosvenor Auditorium, nine Panasonic 4K projectors display visuals across surfaces integrated into the theater’s architecture and four overhead ribbons to showcase a daily immersive media show.
- In the “Photo Ark: Animals of Earth” exhibition, 30 Panasonic 4K projectors bring National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore’s photography to life, helping visitors connect with endangered species.
- In the National Geographic Learning Launchpad Powered by Cengage, up to 30 students can interact at once with a display that lets them follow an animal’s movement patterns.
- In “Geoverse,” a 270-degree theater utilizes 16 Panasonic 4K projectors, three projection walls and a projection floor to give visiting school groups an immersive way to explore geography.
- In The Archives, interactive displays, digital research stations and an 18-foot projection screen show more than a century of iconic global expeditions and discoveries in vivid detail.
On Oct. 1, 2026, the Society celebrated Panasonic’s support of the Museum of Exploration, where guests toured the state-of-the-art audiovisual technology woven across the space and witnessed firsthand how Panasonic technology powers immersive storytelling across the museum’s permanent exhibitions and public amenities. The partnership’s reach extends throughout the campus, elevating visitor experiences not only inside exhibitions, galleries and the Courtyard, but also in the Explorer’s Eatery, Pavilion and surrounding galleries. Together, Panasonic and the Society are inspiring curiosity, encouraging discovery and empowering the next generation of changemakers.
Visit natgeo.org/moe to directly experience this incredible technology and follow the Museum of Exploration on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
Established on April 1, 2025, Panasonic Projector & Display Americas LLC is a B2B company committed to delivering innovative visual solutions across education, corporate and entertainment industries. The Panasonic Projector & Display Americas mission and dedication is to simplify complex workflows and empower professionals in the AV industry to focus on the art of storytelling, the power of communication, and the joy of connecting people through shared experiences. With passion, collaboration, and commitment, Panasonic Projector & Display Americas will shape the future with cutting-edge products and services that enhance the customer experience. Learn more at https://connect.na.panasonic.com/ppnda.
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas, providing more than 16,000 grants for work across all seven continents, reaching 3 million students each year through education offerings, and engaging audiences around the globe through signature experiences, stories and content.
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