Opens September 28, 2013
Experience the story of the ultimate adventure traveler.
Follow Marco Polo’s adventures along the Silk Road through a collection of more than 80 objects representing an epic journey that spanned 24 years and thousands of miles. Making its North American premiere at Fernbank Museum, this special exhibition features coins, ceramics, artworks, maps, and more.
From Marco Polo’s homeland in Venice to his final destination in China, the exhibition reveals the many cultural influences and customs he observed, highlights the impact of exchanging ideas along the Silk Road, and sheds light on his encounters inside the Mongol Empire, including the Court of Kublai Khan. Along the way he became an experienced merchant, knowledgeable explorer and keen observer.
Exhibition galleries highlight the diverse landscapes and cultures encountered on his journey, which were chronicled in one of the most important travelogues of all time, The Travels of Marco Polo. Both man and myth today, he is forever recognized as the quintessential traveler.
Tickets for Marco Polo: Man & Myth are included with Museum admission and are free for members.
Marco Polo Celebration Days – Special Events
Saturday, September 28 and Saturday, October 12
10am – 2pm
Fernbank’s new special exhibition, Marco Polo: Man & Myth, follows the journey of history’s ultimate travel adventurer through a collection of cultural artifacts illustrating his epic excursion along the Silk Road.
In celebration of this exhibition, Fernbank Museum is offering two opportunities for guests to enjoy a taste of the Silk Road through event days featuring some of the sights, sounds and tastes.
Scheduled activities include, but aren’t limited to:*
- Live camel display
- Sample cuisine from Saba and other local restaurants
- A special performance from Chien Hong School of Kung Fu of Atlanta
- Hands-on crafts for children
- NEW interactive Marco Polo app experience
Cost: Included with Museum admission and free for members.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-929-6300
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