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Feb
20

Science on Tap

Feb 20

The Forbidden Voyage

Embark on an evening of science, conversation, and libations at Georgia Aquarium’s 21+ lecture series, Science on Tap. On Thursday, February 20, 2025, join us in the stunning Oceans Ballroom for an exclusive event featuring a reception with light hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine at 6:00 PM, followed by a captivating presentation at 6:30 PM.

This lecture will be a journey through history and discovery. A medieval manuscript from the Crusades, an ancient Roman map, a lost African city, and three mysterious beasts—what connects these enigmatic relics? Accomplished wreck hunter and underwater archaeologist Dr. Bridget Buxton will reveal her thrilling quest to uncover the world’s most elusive Roman shipwreck in the heart of the Indian Ocean.

After the presentation, engage in a lively Q&A session with Dr. Buxton to dive even deeper into the topic.

Space is limited for this unforgettable experience, so don’t wait—reserve your tickets now to secure your spot at Science on Tap!

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Event Includes

  • Light Bites

     

  • Beer and Wine

     

  • Parking

     

  • Presentation

     

Featured Speaker

Dr. Bridget Buxton

New Zealander Bridget Buxton came to the USA to complete a Ph.D. in Ancient History and Archaeology at UC Berkeley as a Fulbright and Regents Humanities Scholar. She is currently a Professor of Ancient History and Underwater Archaeology and certified AAUS scientific diver at the University of Rhode Island. Her archaeological research ranges across civilizations and oceans, and her underwater discoveries have featured in numerous documentaries and magazine publications as well as scientific journals. Bridget has been a flag-carrier of the International Society of Women Geographers; she is the 11th woman to have dived to the wreck of RMS Titanic, and three-time recipient of the Archaeological Institute of America’s prestigious McCann-Taggart endowed lectureship in underwater archaeology. Bridget approaches history as a storyteller and loves to share her unique inside knowledge of the treasures of the underwater world.

 

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Event Information

Event Essentials

  • Advance registration is required; tickets will not be sold at the door.
  • Doors open at 6:00 PM; program begins promptly at 6:30 PM.
  • Late seating may not be available – please arrive before 6:30 PM.
  • Program ends around 7:30 PM; doors close at 8:00 PM.
  • All guests must be 21+ to attend the event; a valid ID is required for entry.

Parking Information

  • Complimentary parking is available in our attached covered parking garage – please bring your parking ticket inside for validation.
  • Use the following street address for a direct route to Georgia Aquarium’s parking garage: 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313.
  • Guests parking at the Coca-Cola parking deck will be charged a full parking fee.

Policies

  • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations, no-shows, or late arrivals.
  • Ticket does not include Aquarium admission.

For questions, please contact Georgia Aquarium’s Call Center at 404-581-4000.

An Ocean of Good

The full cost of your ticket goes directly to support Georgia Aquarium’s research and conservation initiatives.

Georgia Aquarium conducts crucial research by working with animals both in human care and in their natural habitats to improve husbandry methods, develop innovative and exciting new exhibits, contribute to the understanding of the underwater world and apply new discoveries to the conservation of aquatic life. Every day, researchers in the Aquarium’s exhibits and labs are learning more about marine life in order to develop new methods of animal care and veterinary medicine. By combining field research with the study of on-site animals in a controlled environment, the Aquarium is contributing to the advancement of human knowledge in the area of animal science.

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