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Children’s Museum Announces Latest Exhibit: National Geographic Treasures of the Earth
Exhibit components to be revealed during series of Spring Break events

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, in partnership with the National Geographic Society, announced today its latest permanent exhibit: National Geographic Treasures of the Earth. With a planned opening of summer 2011, the exhibit will be a one-of-a-kind immersive and compelling family learning experience based upon real archeological excavation sites and will feature the fascinating world of treasures discovered from the earth.

The Children’s Museum has planned an exciting series of events to reveal the focus of each major component of the exhibit. As part of today’s announcement, museum officials unveiled a set of three mysterious shipping crates, each containing artifacts related to the primary exhibit components.

“This incredible exhibit will transport families to world-renowned archeological excavation sites filled with amazing treasures for a hands-on adventure,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. “We can’t wait to tell you even more in the next few weeks.”

In addition to its extraordinary artifacts and displays, the exhibit is unique in the sense that this will be the first permanent exhibit with which the National Geographic Society has partnered.

After unveiling the crates, Patchen informed visitors that the first crate will be opened next Tuesday, March 16. The second will be opened on March 23 and the final crate will be opened on March 30. Each event is set to take place at 10:30 a.m.

“This is the first time we’ve announced an exhibit in this fashion and we thought it would be an exciting way to go about it,” said Patchen. “We feel it fits in very well with our adventure theme for Spring Break.”

When visitors enter Treasures of the Earth, they will certainly feel as if they’ve embarked on an international adventure. Immersive environments will encourage families to learn about the process of archaeology by taking an active role in discovering, investigating and interpreting active archeological sites as they piece together stories of the past.

“The museum’s partnership with the National Geographic Society, as well as other partnerships we’ll highlight in the coming weeks, have allowed us to provide a truly international experience for our visitors,” said Patchen. “As The Children’s Museum continues to expand its presence around the world, such exhibits as Treasures of the Earth are just the beginning.”

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. The 472,900-square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures and the arts, see how dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago in Dinosphere: Now You’re in Their World®, experience Dale Chihuly’s Fireworks of Glass and examine children’s impact in shaping history in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. The Children’s Museum, situated on 19 acres of land in Indianapolis, presents hundreds of programs and activities each year. For more information about The Children’s Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org.
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