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“Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” includes mummies discovered in a 17th century crypt in Germany. (photo by Tabor Brewster)
The California Science Center is reminding visitors that “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” closes on Monday, Sept. 7.
The exhibition brings together naturally and intentionally preserved human and animal mummies from South America, Europe and ancient Egypt, including a new selection of specimens never before seen in Los Angeles.
Guests can explore the science of natural mummification in varied environments from glaciers and deserts to underground European crypts and will learn about the methods used to intentionally preserve animals and people in cultures ranging from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern day medical studies
Additionally, the exhibition includes CT scans (computed tomography) of full-body mummies, burial objects, mummification tools and interactive audio-visual programs on the stories revealed by scientific analysis. Through the lens of science, guests can appreciate how mummification preserves irreplaceable physical and biological evidence and discover how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient peoples, past civilizations and the ever-changing world.
Since its world premiere at the California Science Center in 2010, “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” has been viewed by millions of visitors worldwide. The final weeks mark the last chance to experience the powerful journey into the past before the artifacts and mummies return to their lending museums and institutions around the world.
Guests can enhance the experience with the IMAX movie “Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs.” Part historic journey and part forensic adventure, “Mummies 3D” follows researchers and explorers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. The documentary makes a perfect complement to the exhibition, exploring the history of mummification, ancient Egyptian beliefs, new discoveries and the application of forensic science in the study of mummies.
The California Science Center is located at 700 Exposition Park Drive. For information, visit californiasciencecenter.org.
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