Virtual Tours of Top Archaeological & History Museums
Joey Kelly’s team of archaeologists uncover antiquities and encounter perfectly preserved ancient wonders on their long voyage to Veiled Lake.
You can view some of the world’s greatest archaelogical collections and history exhibits without leaving home. Maybe you’ll build a photographic memory of ancient artifacts just like Joey!
Take a Virtual Tour!
Take a Virtual Tour!
Virtual Archaeological and History Museum Tours
For Readers of Joey Kelly and the Astonishing Discovery of Veiled Lake
National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece
This museum has one of the largest collections of antiquities worldwide. Even Indiana Jones would be jealous.
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Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto, Canada
One of the few museums that display a Striding Lion-Fired Brick from the Ishtar Gate, circa 600 BC. Take a look at their ROMKids Show: The One About Archaeology.
The British Museum, London, England
The British Museum has eight million works and offers the largest collection of art and artifacts. Check out their Ancient Greece and Fantastic Creatures virtual explorer trails for families or take an overview tour of the museum.
American Museum of Natural History, New York City, New York
The American Museum of Natural History’s exhibits touch on areas of expertise that Joey, Gianna, Madison, and Gabriel’s parents use in their work and have taught their kids, including marine biology, anthropology, and archaeology. The AMNH offers a science website for kids and plenty of educator materials.
Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois
The Field Museum’s collection began with 65,000 exhibits of natural wonders and cultural artifacts that delighted visitors to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Now featuring 40 million artifacts and specimens, the museum is also committed to research, documenting new species, and education through the Grainer Science Hub.
North Carolina Maritime Museums, Beaufort, North Carolina
Who can resist a stop to see the actual cannons, grenades, belt buckles, and beads from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge? The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort exhibits focus on marine life, boatbuilding, and life on the coast.
Bob Rovegno has an encounter with Blackbeard in the North Carolina Maritime Museum!
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Bob's Blog
AUTHOR ROBERT ROVEGNO WRAPS HIS BLOGS IN HIS TRADEMARK HUMOR, IMAGINATION, AND PASSION FOR HISTORY, GREEK MYTHOLOGY, AND ARCHAEOLOGY
