Mummies of the World: The Exhibition to Debut at Bowers Museum March 18

Santa Ana, CA, December 30, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​​​The nationally recognized Mummies of the World: The Exhibition will make its debut at the Bowers Museum on March 18, 2016. The exhibition features more than 150 artifacts, real human and animal mummies from across the globe.

With over 1.4 million visitors experiencing Mummies of the World to date, the display at Bowers Museum will be the first time the exhibit has been to Orange County. As the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, the exhibit provides a window into the lives of ancient people from every region of the world including Europe, South America and Ancient Egypt, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations.

Through modern science, Mummies of the World demonstrates how mummification can take place through natural and intentional practices. Included in the collection are 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 of a 14th century castle wearing his best leather boots; Egyptian animal mummies including a falcon, a fish, a dog and a baby crocodile, many of which were deliberately preserved to accompany royals for eternity; as well as MUMAB, the first replication of Egyptian mummification done on a decedent body in 2800 years; and much more.

“When we first learned about the impressive mummies in this exhibition, we knew we had to bring it to Santa Ana," said Peter Keller, President of Bowers Museum. "Mummies of the World is an incredible glimpse into the fascinating mummification process that occurs in nature and the history of science, anatomy and medicine. This stunning collection has so much to teach us about people and cultures that once thrived. The Bowers is honored to bring such an exciting, unique and educational experience to Orange County for the first time.”

Mummies of the World tells the story of the mummies through state-of-the-art multimedia, hands-on interactive stations and cutting-edge 3-D animation taking visitors on a 4,500-year journey to explore the mummies’ history and origins as well as how they were created through both intentional and natural processes. Using CT scans, researchers have determined that prior to death many of the mummies showed evidence of various ailments and illnesses, some of them endemic among families.

“We are excited to bring Mummies of the World to Santa Ana,” said Marcus Corwin, president of American Exhibitions, Inc. “Most people think mummies come from Egypt and are wrapped, but mummies come from all over the world. The exhibition is changing centuries-old perceptions about what the general public thinks about mummies and providing insight into the lives and cultures of these ancient people. Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told, and Mummies of the World is here to tell those stories.”

Mummies of the World will be on display at the Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 for a limited time, debuting March 18, 2016. Tickets will be available beginning in February. 

ABOUT MUMMIES OF THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION

Mummies of the World, having been viewed by over 1.4 million visitors across the United States, reveals how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient people, offering unprecedented insights into past cultures and civilizations and showcases galleries that explore the study of mummies linked to discoveries in modern medicine. Mummies of the World is produced by American Exhibitions, Inc., one of the leading exhibition producers in the United States. 

ABOUT THE BOWERS MUSEUM

The  Bowers  Museum  has  earned  an  international  reputation  through  its  world-class  exhibitions,  including  Warriors, Tombs and Temples: China’s Enduring Legacy, Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor, Secrets of the Silk Road, and Mummies – Death and the Afterlife: Treasures from the British Museum, as well as its own extensive art collections  from throughout  the Americas  and the South Pacific.  Additionally,  the Bowers’  Kidseum,  located  one block south of the main museum, offers a high-tech  and interactive  focus on its new mission of “Igniting Imagination through Exploration” spotlighting the excitement of art and archaeology.

Enjoy a leisurely luncheon at our award-winning restaurant, Tangata. Outdoor seating is also available, overlooking the Bowers historic mission-style courtyard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse the rare and exotic at the Bowers Museum Gallery Store. It’s more than just a shopping trip—it’s a cultural experience.

Bowers  Museum  and  Kidseum  are  closed  on  Mondays,  Independence  Day,  Thanksgiving,  Christmas  Day, and  New

Year’s Day. Regular operating hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM.

BOWERS MUSEUM, in Santa Ana, is centrally located in the heart of Southern California. Address: 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Tickets and Information/ 714.567.3600

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