Special Exhibition opens June 21, 2013

In Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed, Science Museum of Minnesota visitors will discover what archaeologists know about the ancient Maya, as well as the unresolved questions they continue to investigate.

The ancient Maya are one of the most complex and advanced civilizations of the ancient world, well known for their monumental architecture and distinctive art styles, their intricate knowledge of astronomy and time-reckoning, their complex political organization headed by royal dynasties, and their writing systems, some of the most sophisticated in the ancient world. Although much is known about the Maya elite, popular information about their working classes is less accessible. Recent archaeological discoveries have begun to shed more light on everyday domestic life and the relationships of non-elites to the ruling class.

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed will explore the fascinating social, natural and spiritual realms of the ancient Maya through the eyes of powerful kings and queens and the lesser-known people who were the backbone of Maya society. It will feature immersive environments, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities that tell the story of the ancient Maya and their modern descendants.

Tickets for Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed will be on sale in spring 2013. Sign up below for Science Museum emails to be the first to know when tickets are available.

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