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Discover Treasure! The Exhibition at the Imaginarium Science Center |
Go on a modern-day treasure hunt at the Imaginarium Science Center! The expedition for treasure begins January 14th 2012 at the Imaginarium in Fort Myers where guests will use modern technology and the tools-of-the-trade to uncover a variety of treasures, as well as the science, history, stories and personalities behind this contemporary quest.
For centuries, the appeal of hidden riches, promises of great fortune and caches of untold prizes have lured treasure hunters seeking fame, fortune, and answers. Treasure—buried treasure, sunken treasure, attic treasure—has an allure that has drawn people in for some amazing adventures throughout history. Now, the Imaginarium brings the hunt to you with an interactive exhibition that puts the gold in your hands! Treasure! explores the history of treasures and treasure hunting, the technology and tools used to find it and the people and personalities that hunt for treasure—like you! Guests will discover artifacts of ancient shipwrecks and take the controls of a remote-operated vehicle (ROV) used to uncover underwater treasures. Relive the Gold Rush and try panning for gold, then experiment with metal detectors or embark on a geocache using GPS navigation, for a modern-day treasure hunting experience.
This exhibition explores and answers the questions: What is treasure? Who hunts for treasure? Why do they hunt treasure? How do people hunt for treasure? What do you treasure? Explore these questions and take part in your own treasure hunt when you visit Treasure!
Treasure!Offers seven thematic areas and hands-on activities that invite visitors to try the tools of treasure hunting, while they investigate and learn how to protect treasures. Special exhibit features also include actual artifacts from shipwrecks and other treasure sites. Visitors embark on their own quest to explore: Underwater Treasure, BuriedTreasure, Gold Rushes, Treasures in the Attic, Treasure in Popular Culture, and then move on to The Modern Treasure Hunt and Protecting Treasure.
Joining the Imaginarium in the hunt for treasure is exhibit sponsor, Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise. The Pieces of Eight sails daily from Salty Sam’s Marina, pillaging and plundering the Gulf of Mexico with 90 minute cruises for buccaneers of all ages. The Captain and crew of the Pieces of Eight have agreed to an accord with the Imaginarium to provide outreach and a monthly Facebook contest and drawings at both the Imaginarium and Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise locations, to win a Treasure Trove: two tickets to see the Treasure! Exhibit at the Imaginarium and two tickets aboard a Pieces of Eight Pirate Cruise!
In addition to this educational and visually impressive interactive exhibition, the Imaginarium offers a supplemental education guide and will hold an exciting supporting event. On Saturday, February 4th, the Imaginarium will host an Atocha author multi-media presentation with real-life treasure hunter, Pat Clyne, author of “The Atocha Odyssey,” who along with Mel Fisher helped discover the Atocha! Discover what it takes to be a treasure hunter and hear the story of one of the greatest discoveries of sunken treasure ever found! The event includes a multi-media presentation, book signing and admission to the Treasure! Exhibition for just $15 per person. Reservations are required as seating is limited.
Get ready to go on your own quest for Treasure! only at the Imaginarium, January 14thto May 20th, 2012.
For more information, call 239.321.7420, visit us at: www.imaginariumfortmyers.comor ‘Like’ us on Facebook at imaginariumfortmyers to get the latest updates.
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