November 16 – April 20

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall 

Journey through the life and legacy of activist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, whose work studying the lives of chimpanzees in the wild captured the world’s imagination. 

This exhibition is included in Museum Admission.

Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall exhibition is coming to Discovery Place Science in November.
  • Level 2
  • All age groups

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. Venture on an immersive projection of Tanzania’s Gombe National Park where she did her famous behavioral research on chimpanzees. 

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 to make a positive impact in the world. 

Exhibit Highlights 

  • Multimedia video introduction to Dr. Jane Goodall and her work, as told through her own voice. 
  • Immersive projection of Tanzania’s Gombe National Park where Dr. Goodall conducted her behavioral research on chimpanzees. 
  • Life-sized hologram of Dr. Goodall. 
  • Opportunities to learn about the famous chimpanzees of Gombe National Park and their fascinating behaviors. 
  • Iconic images and multimedia that explore Dr. Goodall’s early years. 
  • A replica of Dr. Goodall’s research tent, along with artifacts, objects and handwritten letters from throughout her life. 
  • Explanations of the threats faced by wild chimpanzees. 
  • Pledge stations to inspire exhibit guests to make a positive impact in the world.

An exhibition organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute. 

Becoming Jane exhibit at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC. November 2019.
Becoming Jane exhibit at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC. November 2019.
Becoming Jane exhibit at the National Geographic HQ in Washington, DC. November 2019.
Becoming Jane exhibit at the National Geographic HQ in Washington, DC. November 2019.
Becoming Jane exhibit at the National Geographic HQ in Washington, DC. November 2019.

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