Largest exhbit of mummies

With 150 artifacts, “Mummies of the World” is the largest exhibition of real human and animal mummies ever assembled. Through modern science and engaging interactive and multi-media exhibits, the exhibition reveals how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient people, offering insights into past cultures and civilizations.

“Mummies of the World is a truly incredible look at the history and science of mummification and the human race,” said Van Reiner, president and CEO of the Maryland Science Center. “We are thrilled to give our visitors the rare opportunity to experience and learn from this amazing collection of real artifacts.”

The exhibition also includes the Vac Mummies, a mummified family from Hungary believed to have died from tuberculosis; the Baron von Holz, a German nobleman found tucked away in the family crypt in a 14th century castle wearing his best leather boots; an ancient Peruvian woman naturally mummified in the warm desert air with mysterious tattoos on her face and chest; and a howler monkey from Argentina.

“Most people think mummies come from Egypt and are wrapped, but mummies come from all over the world,” said Marc Corwin, president of American Exhibitions, Inc. “Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told and ‘Mummies of the World’ is here to tell those stories.”

For details visit the Maryland Science Center website  or the Mummies of the World website.