Underwater Treasure
Sunken treasure, lost aboard ships that never arrived at their destinations,
has long been the object of pursuit for treasure hunters. This part of the
exhibit examines who are these hunters, what tools do they use to locate treasure,
and what do they find. Actual shipwreck artifacts are part of this module.
Activities include a Remotely Operated Vehicle.
Buried Treasure
Pirate booty, the Knights Templar, and hoards of gold are popular themes
in treasure lore and some of it really exists. How do people hunt for buried
treasure? What do they find? These topics are explored in the buried treasure
area.
Metal Detecting-Throughout Treasure! the tools and technology of treasure
hunting are explored. Visitors can experiment with metal detectors and see
how they work in this part of the exhibit that bridges Buried Treasure and
the Modern Treasure Hunt.
Gold Rushes
The gold rushes of the 19th century are slipping further into history but
their impact remains in many parts of the North America. This part of the
exhibit brings the hunt for gold to your visitors with an actual "gold" panning
activity. Visitors are also invited to be worth their weight in gold with
our special scale.
Treasures in the Attic
Bringing the treasure closer to home, the attic module shows visitors how
to find treasures in everyday objects. Family heirlooms and even long-lost
toys may hold hidden value. Treasure hunting is often thought of as someone
else's activity, but most of us pursue our own version of treasure in one
way or another. The attic invites people to consider, what do YOU treasure?
Treasure in Popular Culture
Treasure is one of the most popular themes across cultures. Games, books,
movies, TV shows are full of treasure stories. Even breakfast cereal and license
plates have been touched by our thirst for the adventure of treasure hunting.
The Modern Treasure Hunt
Contemporary treasure hunting employs exciting technology, like metal detectors
and GPS receivers. In this area, visitors will consider the various ways that
people find their way (maps, compasses, landmarks) and other tools of navigation,
including the Global Positioning System.
Geocaching-This family-friendly outdoor activity first appeared in 2001 and
now boasts hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts. Using GPS receivers, geocachers
hide and seek "treasure" purely for fun. Visitors will check out an indoor
geocahe in this part of the exhibit. (NRG! Exhibits can also help incorporate
an actual geocache hunt in your community.)
In addition to the exhibition itself, NRG! Exhibits supplies your venue with
thorough education support. This includes:
NRG! Exhibits is committed to bringing the exciting Treasure! exhibit to the
top of everyone's list of things to do in your community. We'll help your venue
accomplish this by providing: