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Location
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings (like Friday 10am) to have the exhibits nearly to yourself and receive personalized attention from knowledgeable staff who can answer detailed questions without distractions
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the hands-on learning opportunity — you can actually touch real artifacts from the 17th century Spanish shipwreck, making this a unique tactile experience for both children and adults interested in treasure hunting history
Visitor tip
This intimate, lesser-known exhibit is perfect for young children (ages 2-5+) interested in treasure and history; the small size means less overwhelming crowds and the knowledgeable staff excels at engaging kids with age-appropriate storytelling about Mel Fisher's legacy
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Stephen J. Betze Library, Delaware Technical Community College, Georgetown
- Highlights
- Artifacts from Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck (1622), touchable treasures worth over $4 million
- Experience
- 45-minute film followed by artifact viewing and gift shop
What visitors say
Someone else posted that this place is a hidden gem and it absolutely is. The staff was so knowledgeable and engaging. The exhibits are interesting and since we were only people there on the day we went, we got the full attention of the…
My husband and I walked right in at 10 on a Friday morning and were the only people there for about an hour. Lucky us!! The tour begins with a fabulous movie and continues with history, lineage, geography, photos, real salvage, and…
Absolutely incredible place to check out! I took my 5yr old and 2yr old on 04/21/23 and the lady working there was amazing in her knowledge and answering all our so many questions that we had!! My son is all about finding treasures and…
From 44 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features authentic Spanish treasures from the 17th century shipwreck Nuestra Señora de Atocha, recovered by legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher
- Visitors can touch actual artifacts from the Atocha shipwreck, providing hands-on interaction with 17th century Spanish treasures
- Exhibit includes a 45-minute documentary film about the Nuestra Señora de Atocha shipwreck, its discovery, and the recovery efforts by Mel Fisher
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