Exhibition Overview

Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship
March 4 - August 21, 2011 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Exhibition Website

Discover the perils and privileges of pirate life as you explore more than 200 artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Whydah - the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters. Hoist the skull-and-crossbones, tie pirate knots, see and touch real pirate treasure, take home a pirate hat, participate in a treasure hunt, and more. Examine the rich history of Caribbean trade routes during the 18^th century and the link between the slave trade and piracy.

Press Materials

Press Kit
At a Glance - PDF - 80KB
Walkthrough - PDF - 80KB
Top 10 Things to Do and See - PDF - 80KB
Top 10 Artifacts - PDF - 80KB
Images - PDF - 200KB
Programs and Events - PDF - 80KB
Advisory Panel - PDF - 80KB
Historical Enactors - PDF - 80KB
Pirate Fact vs Fiction - PDF - 80KB
Pirate Creed - PDF - 80KB
Barry Clifford Bio - PDF - 80KB
Mark Lach Bio - PDF - 80KB

Press Releases
General Release - PDF - 80KB

Press Images
Available upon request

Press Events

Individual Appointments/Interviews
After opening weekend, we offer free admission only to working journalists on assignment. Please phone or email in advance to make arrangements. Enter through the staff/volunteer door (to the left of the main entrance) and check in with the security team when you arrive.