Located on the 3rd floor, our Ancient Cultures mezzanine features hundreds of authentic artifacts from Egypt, China, Mesoamerica, and Tribal Africa. Our two large recreations, King Tutankhamen’s Tomb and the Terracotta Soldiers, bring the greatest archaeological discoveries right to Cocoa Beach! Come explore unique exhibits that shed light on some of the most advanced civilizations in the history of mankind.
The excavation of the Terracotta Warriors is regarded as one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. Emperor Qin commissioned this army to guard his tomb over 2,000 years ago. Farmers digging a well in 1974 uncovered what is now considered one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world.
The newest collection, Cronin collection, is currently on display in the Mesoamerican area of the Ancient Cultures area. The indigenous cultures of Costa Rica produced artistic works in various medias during pre-Columbian times (up until the Spanish conquest). The objects included in this collection date from about 1000 BC to 1450 AD.
