Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt
October 10th – April 18th

Mark your calendars for, Afterlife, the newest exhibit opening at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium!  Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt explores the elaborate preparations that ancient Egyptians made for the afterlife and features never-before-seen artifacts on display for the first time in North America! Highlights of this exhibit include fine jewelry, painted reliefs, implements used in religious rituals, a sarcophagus, coffins and an ancient painted model of the royal barge. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a full-size reproduction of the burial chamber of Thutmose III (1490-1436 B.C.), a Rammeside male mummy believed to be the son of Ramses II and several other mummies!

On Saturday, October 11^th, the grand opening event will feature family-friendly Egypt activities, mummy-wrapping contest and a free screening of the blockbuster movie, The Mummy with paid admission. Children dressed as a mummy will the opportunity to win a special prize. Join us for an unbelievable adventure through ancient Egypt!