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Hollywood's glamorous and adventure-packed portrayal of pirates has captured our imaginations for generations. But what was life on the high seas really like during the Golden Age of Piracy? You'll find out in Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship, now open at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Don your pirate hat and climb aboard a recreation of a pirate ship. Learn to tie knots and hoist a pirate flag. Meet members of the Whydah's crew and explore what life was like on a real pirate ship. And see more than 200 artifacts from North America's only authenticated pirate shipwreck.

In the Omnitheater:
Journey Under the Sea

Plan a visit to the Omnitheater, too, where you'll explore the complex and dazzling world of Under the Sea. You'll get a glimpse at an underwater world few people have ever seen and meet the beautiful, sometimes treacherous, and often comical creatures that live there. Learn More | View the Trailer