Dig into the science of archaeology in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth. Three distinct areas—Seti’s Tomb, Captain Kidd’s Shipwreck, and Terra Cotta Warriors—let you explore some of archaeology’s greatest mysteries. What will you uncover?
Treasures of the Earth is mainly on the Lower Level, but there are additional artifact displays on Level 1. You can take the Treasures Transport elevator from Level 1 down to the Lower Level.
6+ and families
30 minutes
4+ and families
15 minutes
4+ and families
Get ready for your visit by reviewing the sights and sounds you'll experience in National Geographic Treasures of the Earth.
The Treasures Transport is an elevator that takes you down to the full exhibit. It is a dark space that simulates shaking and rattling as it moves down from Level 1 to the Lower Level
National Geographic Treasures of the Earth is a partnership between The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and the National Geographic Society, Dr. Zahi Hawass and Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, China’s Shanxii Provincial Institute for Archaeological Research and Xi’an Municipal Museum, and Indiana University Bloomington and its Department of Underwater Science.
The exhibit is made possible through generous support from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, The Enid Goodrich Fund for Educational Initiatives, R.B. Annis Educational Foundation, Marilyn and Jim Bartlett Family, and Virginia Tutterow.
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