Explore our Collections
Unravel the histories behind our Collections. Learn about the context and interpretation of the objects in our collection and on display at the Society.
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Photograph of Endurance
Explore the journey of Shackleton's Endurance, featuring insights into the ship's design and funding, and Frank Hurley's visual documentation that immortalised the historic adventure.
Everest platinum prints
Our Collections hold a remarkable series of photographs from the 1920 and 1953 Everest expeditions. Discover our Everest platinum prints.
Portrait of Arnarulunnguaq
View the pigment print photograph of Arnarulunnguaq as we detail the Artic explorer's essential role in Knud Rasmussen's fifth Tule expedition.
Louise Boyd Land expedition
Anne Lydiat took this photograph in Louise Boyd land during her expedition held in honour of American Arctic explorer Louise Arner Boyd.
Ponting and Terra Nova
Discover how Herbert Ponting's Terra Nova photo highlights the intersection of art and science, and plays a vital role in documenting exploration.
Livingstone's Mpundu tree
The photograph of the Mpundu tree and Livingstone tree bark present significant pieces of history associated with the explorations of David Livingstone.