Treasures of the Earth Programs
These programs are led by costumed characters throughout the day. Please see the gallery for specific times.
Yang Zhifa's Stories of Discovery- Discover the story of the Chinese farmer who happened across the head of a Terra Cotta Warrior when he was digging for water for his crops. Learn what his extraordinary discovery led archaeologists to find.
Treasures of the Tomb with Dr. Zahi Hawass- Join us for a tour of the tomb which will lead to a chance meeting with special well-known visitor working in the tomb!
Underwater Archaeologist- Meet an underwater archaeologist who shares his passion for exploring- under the water! He takes you on a journey through the past and shares his story of discovery.
Cannon Talk- Stop by the Archaeology lab to explore a part of Captain Kidd's ship as we reveal the process being used to clean and conserve the cannon.
Treasures of the Tomb- Search for clues hidden within the tomb walls on a tour of the most decorated tomb ever found!
Terra Cotta Dig- Discover what is hidden beneath the earth as you dig for clues in our terra cotta dig site. Use real tools and experience the excitement of a real dig.
Warrior Weapons- Explore the unique characteristics of individual warriors and help investigate which weapon belongs to which warrior.
Archaeology in Action- Find the archaeologist in you and experience hands on activities happening right outside the lab.
Events
MAP Archaeology Festival
July 16, 10 a.m.@ 3 p.m.
Join teens from the Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) as they present a festival all about archaeology.
