Antiquities Exhibits

Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries through March 22, 2020 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston, Texas. Just a few more days to view 300 original artifacts from the Stonehenge site. Stonehenge, celebrated by scholars, writers and artists for countless generations comes to life in this large-scale exhibition, suitable for all ages and featuring multiple hands-on interactives to amplify key element s of the monument’s mysteries. So much more than a massive marvel of ancient engineering, Stonehenge and its immense stones have captured our imaginations and dared us to explore and explain prehistoric unknowns like never before. Image: Construction mural and Stonehenge with Topaz Sunrise Effects  photographed on my trip there in 2006.

Stonehenge: Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries through September 29 at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. This exhibit featuring 300 artifacts and 150 relics that have never traveled outside Europe before will reveal the silent icon that is Stonehenge. Visitors will also be able to learn how Stonehenge was constructed, explore the ancient landscape and participate in interactive videos showcasing this World Heritage  site. Image: Mural depicting ancient Britons struggling to construct Stonehenge photographed at the World Heritage Site.