Plundering Pirates: Film Fact and Fiction
Torquay Museum
When: 29 June 2013 to 06 September 2013
Where: Pengelly Hall, Torquay Museum
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: Yes standard admission charge
Suitable for: Family friendly
Brace yourselves as Plundering Pirates descend upon the Museum for this family-friendly summer exhibition!
Learn about life as a pirate and the gruesome punishments meted out to them if they were caught. See Captain Jack Sparrow’s Costume From The Pirates of the Caribbean and puppets from Aardman Animations’ movie The Pirates! In an Adventures with Scientists! Then see the types of cannons, swords, muskets and treasure that were central to the life of pirates around the world. With interactives and a treasure trail. Check the Museum's website for events throughout the summer.
Please Note: The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Costumes have now left the exhibition, but it will remain open this weekend, for you to see our other pirate treasures.
Exhibition Gallery
Original Jack Sparrow costume work by Jonny Depp in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'
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