Secrets from the Deep
Join maritime archaeologist Dr. Daria Merwin at the historic gunboat in South Hall to discover how archaeologists uncover clues hidden beneath the water's surface!
When and Where
Date and Time
Friday, Aug 7, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Address
New York State Museum,
222 Madison Avenue
Albany/Capital Region,
NY
12230
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
About this event
What can a shipwreck reveal about the people who built, sailed, and used it? Join maritime archaeologist Dr. Daria Merwin at the historic gunboat in South Hall to discover how archaeologists uncover clues hidden beneath the water's surface. From weathered timbers to forgotten artifacts, explore the fascinating stories that ships can tell about life in the past.
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