Student Matinees in Seattle

  • Date January 21, 2010 – May 18, 2010
  • Location Seattle, WA
  • Price Free. Registration is required.
Photo: Joel Sartore
Photographer Joel Sartore presenting at a previous student matinee.

Photograph by Dan Beaupre

Photo: Benaroya Hall

Benaroya Hall

Photograph by Lara Swimmer

National Geographic Live Student Matinees offer students free, entertaining and visually spectacular presentations by dynamic National Geographic explorers, scientists, filmmakers, and photographers.

This season opens in January with filmmaker Michael Davie sharing riveting film clips and stories of the brutality, heartache, and beauty of Africa. In March, geologist and author Jared Diamond will offer insights into societal problems and how to solve them. Later in March, eco-adventurer Roz Savage will share inspiring stories from her rowing adventures. Photographer Paul Nicklen will take students on a journey to the ends of the Earth in April. NASA engineer Kobie Boykins will close the season sharing his infectious enthusiasm for Mars.

Registration opens December 8, 2009. Seats are limited so register early! Registrations will not be taken over the phone.

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There are no available seats for the remaining Spring 2010 student matinees.

Check our Student Matinees FAQ page.

What teachers are saying about NG Live:

“Our students got so much out of the presentation and afterwards the staff kept on commenting about what a great program it was. It was such a wonderful combination of information—entertaining AND educational!”

“The presentation was so informative and well delivered on the children’s level, which is commendable. Upon returning to our school, the children couldn’t wait to discuss their experience of meeting the scientists and viewing the interactive exhibits in the museum. You never know if this program will be the inspiration for a future scientist.”

“One of the best things was giving the students a real life example of what they could be.”

What students are saying about NG Live:

“Thank you for the presentation! I enjoyed it because the pictures were amazing. Your speech was very interesting and inspired a curiosity inside of me. Perhaps I will go to Antarctica someday too!”
– Student in response to polar explorer Borge Ousland’s presentation

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Solo Across the Pacific Seattle, WA March 22, 2010 Buy Tickets
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs San Francisco, CA June 27, 2009 – March 28, 2010 Buy Tickets
The Real Dragon Emperor Washington, D.C. March 22, 2010 Free
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures From the National Museum, Kabul Gatineau-Ottawa October 23, 2009 – March 28, 2010 Buy Tickets
Solo Across the Pacific Seattle, WA March 23, 2010 Buy Tickets
Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor Washington, D.C. November 19, 2009 – March 31, 2010 Buy Tickets
Solo Across the Pacific – Student Matinee Seattle, WA March 23, 2010 Free
Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship Norfolk, VA November 21, 2009 – April 4, 2010 Buy Tickets
Tuesdays at Noon – Heart of the Amazon Washington, D.C. March 23, 2010 Free
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs Toronto November 24, 2009 – April 30, 2010 Buy Tickets
Waters From the Roof of the World (Canceled) Washington, D.C. March 23, 2010 Buy Tickets
Sacred Waters: Photography by John Stanmeyer Washington, D.C. March 13, 2010 – July 25, 2010 Free
Africa’s Lost Eden Washington, D.C. March 24, 2010 Buy Tickets
Rare: Photographs by Joel Sartore Washington, D.C. March 18, 2010 – October 11, 2010 Free
The Real Dragon Emperor Washington, D.C. March 24, 2010 Free
Water: Our Thirsty World Los Angeles, CA March 27, 2010 – June 13, 2010 Free
The Real Dragon Emperor Washington, D.C. March 26, 2010 Free
Design for the Other 90% Washington, D.C. April 26, 2010 – September 6, 2010 Free
The Real Dragon Emperor Washington, D.C. March 27, 2010 Free
The Pervasive View: Vintage Prints From the National Geographic Image Collection Toronto May 1, 2010 – June 5, 2010 Free
The Real Dragon Emperor Washington, D.C. March 29, 2010 Free
Tuesdays at Noon – Deep-Sea Detective: The Ballard Expeditions Washington, D.C. March 30, 2010 Free
The American Serengeti Washington, D.C. March 31, 2010 Buy Tickets
The Real Dragon Emperor Washington, D.C. March 31, 2010 Free
All Roads Events 2501 Migrants: A Journey Washington, D.C. April 7, 2010 Buy Tickets
The Big Thaw with James Balog Chicago, IL April 13, 2010 Buy Tickets
Chocolate: From Bean to Bar Washington, D.C. April 14, 2010 Buy Tickets
Polar Obsession Seattle, WA April 19, 2010 Buy Tickets
America’s Endangered Species Washington, D.C. April 20, 2010 Buy Tickets
Polar Obsession Seattle, WA April 20, 2010 Buy Tickets
Polar Obsession – Student Matinee Seattle, WA April 20, 2010 Free
Tracing the Family Washington, D.C. April 21, 2010 Buy Tickets
The Rhythm Road: Mark Sherman-Tim Horner Quartet and Oscar Williams Jr. and Perfected Praise Washington, D.C. April 22, 2010 Free
An Evening with Pico Iyer Washington, D.C. April 29, 2010 Buy Tickets
The Sippy Cups Washington, D.C. May 1, 2010 Buy Tickets
In the Empire of Ice Washington, D.C. May 4, 2010 Buy Tickets
Tuesdays at Noon – Hananpacha Washington, D.C. May 4, 2010 Free
A Come to Cheeses Moment: Wine vs. Beer Washington, D.C. May 5, 2010 Buy Tickets
Tuesdays at Noon – Montserrat: Island of Fire Washington, D.C. May 11, 2010 Free
Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future (Canceled: Rescheduled for May 12) Washington, D.C. May 12, 2010 Buy Tickets
Adventures Among Ants Washington, D.C. May 13, 2010 Buy Tickets
Meet Dr. Bugs Washington, D.C. May 15, 2010 Buy Tickets
A River Runs Dry Washington, D.C. May 17, 2010 Buy Tickets
Exploring Mars: Rovers of the Red Planet Seattle, WA May 17, 2010 Buy Tickets
Exploring Mars: Rovers of the Red Planet Seattle, WA May 18, 2010 Buy Tickets
Exploring Mars: Rovers of the Red Planet – Student Matinee Seattle, WA May 18, 2010 Free
New Beers of Scandinavia Washington, D.C. May 18, 2010 Buy Tickets
The Rhythm Road: Chen Lo and the Liberation Family and Little Joe McLerran Quartet Washington, D.C. June 3, 2010 Free
The Rhythm Road: Charlie Porter Quartet and The Student Loan Washington, D.C. June 17, 2010 Free
The Rhythm Road: Paul Beaudry and Pathways and Turning Pointe Washington, D.C. November 4, 2010 Free

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