Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas Exhibit at Fernbank

Sat Oct 4, 2025 - Thu Jan 1, 2026
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Repeating every days through January 1, 2026
Except December 25, 2025.
10:00am to 1:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Included with general admission price; adults $25.95; children 3-12 $23.95
Location:
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Journey beneath the waves with Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas, an immersive exhibition that unveils the hidden discoveries beneath the Mediterranean Sea. Focusing on a selection of submerged landscapes that surround the island of Sicily and the Italian coastline, this exhibit is brought to life through modern video capabilities that transport the visitor below the surface on a voyage to retrieve ancient artifacts, buried treasures and historical evidence.

Guests will discover real artifacts like jewelry, amphorae (large storage jars), coins, ingots, helmets, and ship pieces and models, that were recovered from ancient shipwrecks. They can also explore the techniques archaeologists use to locate, excavate, and restore these remarkable relics. Developed in collaboration with Italy’s foremost underwater research organization, the Regione Siciliana - Soprintendenza del Mare di Palermo, Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas transports you beneath the surface with high-definition video explorations, showcasing the breathtaking process of underwater excavation. Through vivid storytelling, visitors will witness the rediscovery of the past as modern equipment brings history to life.

 

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