Photo by: Michael Nichols, National Geographic
Photo by: Michael Nichols, National Geographic
Traveling Exhibition
Large Interactive
Becoming Jane

This interactive exhibition celebrates the life and work of Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives—chimpanzees.

Highly interactive rich with A/V

Life-sized Hologram

Curved projection experiences

Pledge stations

Artifacts and objects

Family friendly

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, braved the unknown to give the world a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives: chimpanzees. In this hands-on, transportive multimedia exhibition celebrating her extraordinary life and work, visitors will explore Dr. Goodall’s early years through iconic images and a multiscreen experience and venture on an immersive projection of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park where she did her famous behavioral research on chimps. Visitors will also see a life-size hologram of Dr. Goodall, enter a replica of her research tent, and learn about her current role as a leader in community-centered conservation and youth empowerment. Finally, visitors will find out what they can do today to make a positive impact in the world.

“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” was honored as an overall award winner by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in June, 2020. Additionally, the exhibition received the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement - Museum Exhibit Design, Limited Budget, from the Themed Entertainment Association. The award, which is internationally recognized, celebrates achievement, talent and personal excellence within the themed entertainment industry.

“Becoming Jane” is a partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and is supported with generous assistance from the Linda K. Berdine Foundation and Dov and Elma Levy.

Exhibition Partner

Gallery

Photographs and video from the exhibition

Frequently Asked Questions

We create exhibitions covering a wide range of topics to appeal to multiple audiences. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.

Installation requirements vary considerably depending on the size and complexity of the exhibition. For smaller photography exhibitions, installation may take only a few days with minimal staff. For larger exhibitions with exhibition furniture, audio, visual elements, and artifacts, it may take two weeks. The traveling exhibitions manager will work closely with you and your staff to develop a detailed installation and de-installation plan tailored to your needs and exhibition characteristics.

Shipping arrangements are made by National Geographic in consultation with the venue and may be included in the exhibition loan fee. If shipping is not included in the loan fee, the exhibitor will pay for the cost of inbound shipping. A list of crates with their sizes and contents are provided to the venue to assist in installation planning. For larger exhibitions where multiple tractor trailers are used, a detailed truck pack plan is provided to the venue in advance to assist in installation preparations and staging plans. The traveling exhibitions manager will identify any manpower and special equipment needs for unloading and loading at the exhibitor’s location.

A typical hosting period is 3-4 months. The loan fee ranges with the size and complexity of the exhibition selected. Please connect with us via the hosting request form on any exhibition page or email us at exhibitions[at]ngs.org to discuss specific loan fees and timing as there may be some flexibility.

National Geographic has placed exhibitions in more than 50 countries worldwide, which has been viewed by millions of visitors. Content for the exhibitions are provided via digital delivery; thereby eliminating costly customs and shipping fees. Please connect with us via the hosting request form on any exhibition page or email us at exhibitions[at]ngs.org and the manager for international traveling exhibitions will be in touch with more information regarding available shows.

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[EXHIBITION NAME] is developed and traveled by the National Geographic Society.

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