"Mummies of the World" opens July 1 (KTLA.com) |
LOS ANGELES -- On July 1st, "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD," the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, makes its world debut at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
This groundbreaking exhibition bridges the gap between the past and the present, showing how science can shed light on the historical and cultural record around the world. Featuring a never-before-seen collection of 150 specimens, including real human and animal mummies and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt.
"MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" also demonstrates that mummification through both natural and intentional processes has taken place all over the globe, from the hot desert sands of South America to remote European moors and bogs.
Made possible through the cooperation of 20 world-renowned museums, organizations and collections in seven countries, each contributing mummies and related artifacts.
The 12,000 square-foot exhibit offers visitors state-of-the-art multimedia and hands-on interactive stations along with 3-D animations, transforming audiences into amateur "mummyologists" as they learn how mummies are created, where they come from and who they were.
A mix of old and new, the exhibit illustrates how science tools enable us to study mummies in new and non-invasive ways through techniques, such as Computer Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating, which allow researchers to learn about the lives, history and cultures of the mummies.
Some of the most fascinating aspects of "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" include: the Detmold Child, a Peruvian child mummy in a remarkable state of preservation, radiocarbon dated back 6,420 years, about 3,000 years before the birth of King Tut; the Orlovits family, who are part of a group of 18th century mummies discovered in a long-forgotten church crypt in Vác, Hungary in 1994; Baron von Holz, a 17th century nobleman and the Baroness Schenck von Geiern; an Egyptian cat mummy and other animal mummies; South American and Egyptian mummies; and artifacts, such as burial objects, salts and resins and fragments of an Egyptian Book of the Dead.
The concept for the exhibition began with the German Mummy Project's re-discovery of 20 specimens within the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums of Mannheim, Germany in 2004. Researchers using modern scientific methods to learn who these mummies were and where they came from attracted the interest of other researchers, and a consortium of world-renowned scientists known as the German Mummy Project (GMP) was born.
Curated by the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums in Mannheim, Germany, the exhibition was prepared in accordance with all recommendations of the International Council of Museums' (ICOM) code of ethics.
This exhibition is brought to Los Angeles from Germany by American Exhibitions, Inc. (AEI), which produces world-class touring exhibitions for science centers and museums that excite, educate and engage visitors.
As a longstanding member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), AEI is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. For more information, www.americanexhibitions.com
Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, an internationally acclaimed complex in Mannheim, Germany, has been one of the major venues for exhibitions in Europe in the realm of archaeology and world cultures.
With a collection that began in the early 1700s, the museum houses more than 1.2 million objects in its collection, comprising more than 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. For more information: www.rem-mannheim.de.
Located in historic Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the California Science Center and IMAX Theater is a destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and film.
The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. General admission to Science Center exhibits is FREE. However, admission to "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" is $19.50 for adults; $12.50 for children (age 4-12); $16.50 for youth (age 13-17), students with ID, and seniors (age 60+). Children 3 and under are FREE. Discounts are available for California Science Center members and groups of 15 or more.
PLEASE NOTE: All ticket sales are non-refundable and no exchanges are allowed. "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" tickets are "timed tickets," valid only for the specified admission date and time. Tickets are available at the box office subject to availability. Advance ticket purchases online is strongly suggested.
It is recommended that you allow 75 minutes to view the exhibition. Due to the high volume of visitors for "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD", the California Science Center may hold viewing times by 10-20 minutes to ensure an optimal guest experience. In addition, the Museum asks that a responsible parent, adult, guardian or school chaperone accompany children under the age of 13.
Purchase a combo ticket and SAVE! While visiting "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD," you can also check out the new IMAX film, "Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs" or any of the other IMAX films. Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past. "Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs" follows explorers and scientists as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies, and provides students with a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. Combo ticket prices range from $16.50 for children to $25.75 for adults.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please see call (323) SCIENCE or (213) 744-2019 or visit the Museum website to purchase tickets online, www.californiasciencecenter.org.
For more information, contact:
July 1st through November 28th
"MUMMIES OF THE WORLD"
California Science Center & IMAX Theater
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) SCIENCE
(213) 744-2019
www.californiasciencecenter.org
This groundbreaking exhibition bridges the gap between the past and the present, showing how science can shed light on the historical and cultural record around the world. Featuring a never-before-seen collection of 150 specimens, including real human and animal mummies and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt.
"MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" also demonstrates that mummification through both natural and intentional processes has taken place all over the globe, from the hot desert sands of South America to remote European moors and bogs.
Made possible through the cooperation of 20 world-renowned museums, organizations and collections in seven countries, each contributing mummies and related artifacts.
The 12,000 square-foot exhibit offers visitors state-of-the-art multimedia and hands-on interactive stations along with 3-D animations, transforming audiences into amateur "mummyologists" as they learn how mummies are created, where they come from and who they were.
A mix of old and new, the exhibit illustrates how science tools enable us to study mummies in new and non-invasive ways through techniques, such as Computer Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating, which allow researchers to learn about the lives, history and cultures of the mummies.
Some of the most fascinating aspects of "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" include: the Detmold Child, a Peruvian child mummy in a remarkable state of preservation, radiocarbon dated back 6,420 years, about 3,000 years before the birth of King Tut; the Orlovits family, who are part of a group of 18th century mummies discovered in a long-forgotten church crypt in Vác, Hungary in 1994; Baron von Holz, a 17th century nobleman and the Baroness Schenck von Geiern; an Egyptian cat mummy and other animal mummies; South American and Egyptian mummies; and artifacts, such as burial objects, salts and resins and fragments of an Egyptian Book of the Dead.
The concept for the exhibition began with the German Mummy Project's re-discovery of 20 specimens within the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums of Mannheim, Germany in 2004. Researchers using modern scientific methods to learn who these mummies were and where they came from attracted the interest of other researchers, and a consortium of world-renowned scientists known as the German Mummy Project (GMP) was born.
Curated by the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums in Mannheim, Germany, the exhibition was prepared in accordance with all recommendations of the International Council of Museums' (ICOM) code of ethics.
This exhibition is brought to Los Angeles from Germany by American Exhibitions, Inc. (AEI), which produces world-class touring exhibitions for science centers and museums that excite, educate and engage visitors.
As a longstanding member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), AEI is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. For more information, www.americanexhibitions.com
Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, an internationally acclaimed complex in Mannheim, Germany, has been one of the major venues for exhibitions in Europe in the realm of archaeology and world cultures.
With a collection that began in the early 1700s, the museum houses more than 1.2 million objects in its collection, comprising more than 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. For more information: www.rem-mannheim.de.
Located in historic Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the California Science Center and IMAX Theater is a destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and film.
The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. General admission to Science Center exhibits is FREE. However, admission to "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" is $19.50 for adults; $12.50 for children (age 4-12); $16.50 for youth (age 13-17), students with ID, and seniors (age 60+). Children 3 and under are FREE. Discounts are available for California Science Center members and groups of 15 or more.
PLEASE NOTE: All ticket sales are non-refundable and no exchanges are allowed. "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD" tickets are "timed tickets," valid only for the specified admission date and time. Tickets are available at the box office subject to availability. Advance ticket purchases online is strongly suggested.
It is recommended that you allow 75 minutes to view the exhibition. Due to the high volume of visitors for "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD", the California Science Center may hold viewing times by 10-20 minutes to ensure an optimal guest experience. In addition, the Museum asks that a responsible parent, adult, guardian or school chaperone accompany children under the age of 13.
Purchase a combo ticket and SAVE! While visiting "MUMMIES OF THE WORLD," you can also check out the new IMAX film, "Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs" or any of the other IMAX films. Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past. "Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs" follows explorers and scientists as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies, and provides students with a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. Combo ticket prices range from $16.50 for children to $25.75 for adults.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please see call (323) SCIENCE or (213) 744-2019 or visit the Museum website to purchase tickets online, www.californiasciencecenter.org.
For more information, contact:
July 1st through November 28th
"MUMMIES OF THE WORLD"
California Science Center & IMAX Theater
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) SCIENCE
(213) 744-2019
www.californiasciencecenter.org
