Coffins of Amenhotep. Image C Rijksmuseum van OudhedenFascinating Mummies is an unmissable exhibition of significant treasures from the world famous Egyptology collections of the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden. Read more …
They are displayed alongside objects from the National Museum of Scotland's own important collections which have contributed to the understanding of life, death and the afterlife in Ancient Egypt. This will be the only opportunity to see this intriguing exhibition in the UK.
With a beautiful, atmospheric staging, clear, approachable descriptions and some breathtaking artefacts, the Fascinating Mummies exhibition not only taps into our fascination with the mysteries of Egyptian burial, but also pushes the boundaries of our knowledge with its cutting-edge research.
Impressive.
Fascinating Mummies certainly puts the National Museum of Scotland back on the map after its redesign. The Museum’s permanent Ancient Egyptian exhibition is close to the exit, but you may have to come back for that as the mummies are more than a day’s worth of viewing on their own.
Fascinating Mummies at the National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh from Saturday February 11, 2012, until Sunday May 27, 2012. Tickets: See website for details.. More info: www.nms.ac.uk
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