To the End of the World
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The Bellevue Museum and the King Baudouin Fondation are commemorating the first scientific expedition to Antarctica. It's been 125 years since the Belgian expedition on the vessel Belgica was the first to collect data and spend the winter in Antarctica. The exhibition entitled The End of the World! will cover the historic voyage, the present day situation and the possibilities for ensuring a bright future. Henri de Gerlache, the great grandson of expedition leader Adrien de Gerlache spoke with us about the exhibition. Free. Through February 4. https://www.belvue.be/en/expo/looking-for-the-end-of-the-world
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