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Explore Mummies of the World at the Frost Science Museum
Real Mummies. Real Science. Real People.
histories and cultures of these ancient people and animals.
What secrets do mummies hold about the past? What clues do they bring us for the future? A journey awaits as we unravel their mysteries.
For Families: This exhibition contains potentially sensitive content, including the mummified remains of people who lived in the past. We understand and acknowledge there are a variety of cultural and religious perspectives on the display of deceased individuals. We display this special exhibition for educational purposes. We also ask all guests who choose to view this exhibition act respectfully and with a sense of dignity.
Embark on a journey into the extraordinary world of mummies and mummification and come face-toface with the largest touring collection of mummies ever assembled in Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, on view now at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami. Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told. Through modern science and technology, their secrets are now revealed.
Mummies of the World features the mummified remains of 40 real humans and animals, and 80 rare artifacts from across the globe. This compelling collection, presented with reverence and dignity, will enthrall with dramatic displays of the mummies and their personal stories. State-of-the-art multimedia stations will take you on a 4,500-year journey to explore the histories and origins of the mummified remains, as well as how they were created.
The exhibition also demonstrates how mummification can take place through both natural and intentional practices. Mummies of the World provides a window into the lives of ancient people from nearly every region of the world including Europe, South America, and Ancient Egypt, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations.
The experience highlights real advances in the scientific methods used to study mummified remains, including Computed Tomography (CT), DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating, all of which allow researchers to learn about the lives,
Mummies of the World: The Exhibition is presented by NEON and World Heritage Exhibitions, LLC.
Mummies of The World: The Exhibition will be on view from Saturday, May 27 through Monday, September 4, 2023, inside the Hsiao Family Special Exhibition Gallery on the first floor of the museum. Admission to Mummies of The World: The Exhibition is included with all museum admission tickets.
For more information and to buy tickets, please visit www.frostscience.org.
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