Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship

Hollywood's glamorous and adventure-packed portrayal of pirates has captured our imaginations for generations. But what was life on the high seas really like during the Golden Age of Piracy? You'll find out on February 18, 2012, when Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the  Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship  opens at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Don your pirate hat and climb aboard a recreation of a pirate ship. Learn to tie knots and hoist a pirate flag. Meet members of the Whydah's crew and explore what life was like on a real pirate ship. See more than 200 artifacts from North America's only authenticated pirate shipwreck.