New York Unearthed

17 State Street
New York, NY, 10004
212-748-8628

URL : http://www.southstseaport.org/places/nyunearthed.h

overview : This small gem of a museum is dedicated to New York's archaeological heritage. Highlights include dioramas filled with artifacts excavated from New York City's archaeological sites, a three-dimensional cross-section of an archaeological "dig, " a glass-enclosed laboratory where visitors can watch conservators at work, and the interactive "Unearthing New York Systems Elevator" (UNTSE) which simulates a hair-raising ride to the depths of an archaeological "dig. "

topics : new, york, new york city, city