Treasures of Ancient Greece

I really enjoyed the presentation of this exhibit about ancient Greece. Our country owes so much of our culture and system of law and governance to this ancient society. This exhibit breaks the presentation into parts that give older kids and adults something to enjoy while at the museum for just another $5 each.When you first step in, there is a holding area with a preview of some of the items you will see. Some are actual artifacts while some are plaster casts of the originals so that you can share in viewing a wider range of items.After a short wait, those gathered will be taken into a viewing room where there is a brief presentation giving you a background refresher before entering the main collection area. The presentation uses some state of the art technology to bring the items next to the screen to life.After the film and presentation (roughly 5 minutes), the doors open and you can wander around the large collection area to explore the different facets of Greek life. There is a section devoted to governance, to the arts, to sports, to mythology, and more. There are golden jewelry and crowns, elaborate pottery, and even an early computer that was found underwater after the ship carrying it sank.Note that there are some interactive items for kids who need to be doing something rather than just looking. There were also a couple interactive presentations that were taking place with the staff who were providing more information about the topic.Very cool and fascinating way to refresh your appreciation of those who came before us.The exhibit runs through Jan 5, 2020, so get there soon!Review #3420