Exhibition: Everest, Ascent to Glory

Bowers Museum proudly announces a spectacular new exhibition, Everest: Ascent to Glory, open February 12 – August 28, 2022 and free with General Admission. The Bowers is thrilled to continue its partnership with another world-class institution, the Royal Geographic Society (with IBG), London, which has co-organize Everest: Ascent to Glory. Bowers is also honored to be working with the guest curator of Everest, Wade Davis, who is an ethnographer, writer, photographer, filmmaker, and former Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society.

This exciting exhibition features more than 20 original objects and 60 stunning photographs of Everest’s illustrious history. From climbing rope found with the remains of George Mallory, to one of the first oxygen sets ever employed in high-altitude climbing, the exhibition takes visitors on an epic journey reflective of the true triumphs and tragedies intertwined with Everest. Visitors will become further immersed as they view a model of Mt. Everest from the National Geographic Society and the beautifully remastered Epic of Everest (1924) film by John Noel.