SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure exhibit sets sail for Waterloo Region Museum
WATERLOO REGION – Waterloo Region Museum will host the Canadian premiere of the traveling exhibit SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure from Jan. 31 to April 30, 2014.
SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure brings real shipwreck treasures and the technology used to recover them to the Waterloo Region Museum. Find out what it’s like to be a shipwreck explorer, the captain of a sinking ship, or a pirate on the run with hands-on activities including a robotic arm to pick up treasure and a hurricane simulator to challenge the storm. Discover more than 500 priceless artifacts recovered from famous shipwrecks including real gold and silver treasure from thousands of feet deep.
“Filled with interactive games and challenges, SHIPWRECK! allows visitors to experience the thrill of shipwreck exploration while investigating some of the world’s greatest maritime stories,” said James Jensen, Curator of Exhibits at the Waterloo Region Museum.
“We are excited to bring SHIPWRECK! to the Waterloo Region Museum. One of the museum’s missions is to act as storytellers and recorders of the region's history, aspirations, achievements and disappointments. SHIPWRECK! presents the stories of shipwrecks, passengers, and artifacts once lost to the deep and now recovered and shared with the public through the exhibit,” said Mark Gordon, Odyssey President and COO.
The pioneering techniques and technology that allow Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. to discover and explore wreck sites around the world are showcased in this interactive exhibit. A full-size replica of ZEUS, Odyssey’s eight-ton remotely operated vehicle which acts as the archaeologist’s hands and eyes in the deep ocean, will be on display.Visitors can test their skills by attempting to pick up coins with a working model of ZEUS’ robotic arm. SHIPWRECK! showcases more than 500 authentic shipwreck artifacts as well as hands-on interactive activities that are fun for the entire family. The exhibit was developed by Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc.
During exhibit the Waterloo Region Museum will host a special museum TALK called White Hurricane on the Great Lakes being given by Barbara Aggerholm on Monday, Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Special SHIPWRECK! education programs are being offered to students in grades 3 to 6. Teachers are asked to visit the museum’s website for more information about our education program. Also, classic pirate movies are scheduled to play in the Christie® Theatre and special birthday party packages are available.
SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure will be on exhibit at the Waterloo Region Museum from Jan. 31 to April 30, 2014 and is included with regular admission.
The Waterloo Region Museum is located at 10 Huron Road in Kitchener. For hours of operation and admission prices and more information visit www.waterlooregionmuseum.com or call 519-748-1914.
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