Using the fictional archaeologist as a virtual guide, visitors discover the facts behind mysteries and myths explored in the Indiana Jones movie franchise, such as the Holy Grail and Ark of the Covenant, the supposed vessel containing the 10 Commandments stone tablets.
Watch a video preview of Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology.
Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology: A Lucasfilm/National Geographic Collaboration
Montreal's X3 Productions joined forces with National Geographic and Lucasfilm Ltd. to create Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology, a museum exhibition featuring artifacts from the Penn Museum and the National Geographic Society presented in tandem with Indiana Jones franchise props, models and set designs courtesy of Lucasfilms. Visitors have interactive hand-held video devices to guide them through the "Indy trail."
Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology in Montreal: More Information
The first stop on a 12-city run through Canada, Europe and Asia, Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology runs April 28 to September 18, 2011 at the Montreal Science Centre at the Old Port. The Montreal run also includes artifacts from the City of Montreal's archaeology collection. Admission $23 adult, $20 senior, $20 teens ages 13 to 17, $13.50 kids ages 4 to 12; $10 every additional kid/teen ages 4 to 17, $63 family package (2 adults and 2 kids ages 4 to 17 or 1 adult and 3 kids). Open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. except for Sundays closing at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit the Montreal Science Centre website or the Indiana Jones exhibition website.
