Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas
On view Oct. 4, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026
Dive into a treasure trove of underwater exploration.
Journey beneath the waves with Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas, an immersive exhibition that unveils the hidden discoveries beneath the Mediterranean Sea. Focusing on a selection of submerged landscapes that surround the island of Sicily and the Italian coastline, this exhibit is brought to life through modern video capabilities that transport the visitor below the surface on a voyage to retrieve ancient artifacts, buried treasures and historical evidence.
Guests will discover real artifacts like jewelry, amphorae (large storage jars), coins, ingots, helmets, and ship pieces and models, that were recovered from ancient shipwrecks. They can also explore the techniques archaeologists use to locate, excavate, and restore these remarkable relics. Developed in collaboration with Italy’s foremost underwater research organization, the Regione Siciliana - Soprintendenza del Mare di Palermo, Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas transports you beneath the surface with high-definition video explorations, showcasing the breathtaking process of underwater excavation. Through vivid storytelling, visitors will witness the rediscovery of the past as modern equipment brings history to life.
See this exhibit after-hours during select special events from Oct. 4, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026.
Exhibit Highlights
- Authentic artifacts, including coins, pottery, jewelry and more
- An exploration of tools and techniques used in underwater archaeology
- Immersive rooms that make underwater archaeology come to life
- A special focus on the Mediterranean Sea, including the ancient civilizations that flourished in the region
Organized by Contemporanea Progetti in collaboration with the Regione Siciliana - Soprintendenza del Mare di Palermo, Italia (Italy).
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
