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Travers Museum of Antiquities Medium Museum, approximately one third of which is given to permanent display of a not inconsiderable collection of antiquities from more exotic locations - Greenland, Antarctica, Leng Plateau, etc. The remainder of the building is given over to traveling exhibits from other museums - Museum of Natural History, British Museum, Smithsonian, etc. EnvironmentWhile the Museum itself is located next to the lovely Travers Gardens Park, it is what is inside that is of most interest. The artifacts brought back by Wellington Travers (founder of the museum) from Greenland in 1919 (known as the Promethean Era Statues) are responsible for creating a gateway to another dimension. The staff is largely unaware of this, yet there are always one or two informed individuals who take exceptional care that the Statues do not get handled by the general public.Affiliated OrganizationsThe Travers Foundation was founded by
Wellington Travers, when he left on is 1924 world-spanning adventure to track
down and capture the international criminal known as the Red Phantom.Affiliated CharactersWellington Travers - Millionaire, founder of the Travers Automobile Company, Archaeologist, Adventurer, Explorer, and Philanthropist. Founded the Museum as he was leaving Neptune City in 1924.Museum Contents First Floor
Second Floor
Through the AgesPulp Era – The museum is a brand new addition to Neptune City and it contains only those items donated by Travers. During this time period all exhibits are on the first floor and poorly organized. Golden Age – The museum staff has finally gotten organized. All of Travers’ primary artifacts are in the larger upper level rooms. The café and museum store are in now open for business and the Travers’ formerly private items are displayed in sealed cases on the first floor. The museum is acknowledged as one of the top private museums in the country. Atomic Age – The museum’s reputation begins to slide downward due to its heavy emphasis on the occult. Its though of as a “quaint” place to visit, but no serious study occurs there. Silver Age – Elementary School field trips are full extent of the patronage the museum now receives. The building’s general state of repair is quite poor, as it no longer brings in the donations required for true self-sufficiency. Occasional grants from the Travers’ Trust is all that keeps it open. Bronze Age – The era sees a renewed interest is the artifacts that Travers’ collected; and donations beginning to increase, although many of the larger ones are mysteriously anonymous. The building undergoes its first serious renovation since opening during this period – an exercise that causes a re-inventorying of the artifacts which leads to the discovery of several previously unknown items. Iron Age – The Travers Museum is beginning to find its place as one of the primary sources for certain eclectic research. Modern Age –The Promethean Era Statues are accidentally activated, opening a gate to (to be revealed later). Floor Plans |
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