Explore the South Pacific during the early 20th century through the exhibition of novelist Jack London’s photographs, curated by the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Jack London, Photographer: Adventures in the Pacific opens in the Branigan Cultural Center on Friday, March 3, with a First Friday Ramble reception from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibit will run through June 17, 2017.
Noted novelist Jack London traveled widely and was a prolific photographer. London’s novels and short stories were inspired by the people and environments he encountered on his journeys. This traveling exhibition includes images from London’s journey on the Snark, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the Russo-Japanese war. London’s photographs are in the collections of California State Parks and the Huntington Library.
Admission is free to the Branigan Cultural Center, located at 501 North Main Street. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. For additional information, visit the website at museums.las-cruces.org or call 575-541-2154.
If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate in this event, please contact the museum 48 hours prior to the event.