Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology Photo Recap


Growing up, few movie characters measured up to Indiana Jones in terms of coolness, creativity and sarcastic awesomeness. The National Geographic Museum honors Doctor Jones with its upcoming exhibition Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology, opening Thursday, May 14th. The exhibit mixes real archaeological artifacts with tons (literally tons) of cool costumes and props from the successful film franchise, including the Ark of the Covenant, Indy's Whip and even the Crystal Skull. Click here to learn more about the exhibit, and to purchase tickets online.



Indy's Whip, Hat and Costume

Chachapoyan Fertility Idol

Ark of the Covenant

Kate Capshaw and the Cabaret Dress

Funerary Urn with Nurhachi's Remains

Mola Ram with Heart Illustration


Cross of Coronado

Henry Jones Sr's Grail Diary

False Grail and Holy Grail

Greek Drinking Cup (circa 480 BC)

Mutt Williams' Motorcycle


Remains of Francisco de Orellana

Crystal Skull

Madame Tussaud's Wax Figure