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Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb Exhibition

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Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb

Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb
Image courtesy of Queensland Museum website

As part of Queensland Museum's 150th anniversary this year, it will host the British Museum's exhibition: "Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb". Brisbane will be the only Australian city to host the touring exhibition, which will run from 19th April to 21st October.

Mummies give an unparalleled source of information, providing a unique insight into life in ancient Egypt. In the past, the only way to extract data from Egyptian mummies was to unwrap them, which was a very destructive process. Now, with modern non-invasive techniques such as X rays and CT scanning, it is possible to look inside a mummy without removing any of the wrappings. With the aid of computer technology, the British Museum has been able to perform a "virtual unwrapping" of the mummy of Nesperennub, a temple priest, who was embalmed in Thebes nearly 3000 years ago. Despite the mummy case never being opened, it is possible to explore the body within and even see the face of this man, who lived in a time before the birth of Christ.

Nesperennub
Image courtesy of Queensland Museum website


A Unique 3D Experience

The exhibition is a 3-part experience. It begins with a 5 minute pre exhibition film explaining how modern technology is able to unlock secrets of Ancient Egypt. Then visitors will enter a 3D theatre for a 21 minute film about the virtual unwrapping of the mummy. After these presentations, you have the opportunity to view ancient objects related to Nesperennub's life. The main exhibit is the preserved mummy, in its coffin.
Nesperennub artifacts
Ancient objects related to Nesperennub's life
Photo: Trustees of the British Museum


Book Tickets to Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb

Since the exhibition includes the film presentation you need to book a session time. Choose a date and time and the time printed on your ticket shows when you need to enter the exhibition. The museum recommends you arrive 20mins before your ticket time. Note ticket times are not flexible.

Online ticket prices start at $21.45 for Adults and $12.65 for children (including booking fee). Family tickets are also available – 2 Adults and 2 Children (4- 15 years) costs $59 (including booking fee). There are late night sessions scheduled on selected Thursday and Friday evenings in April & May.

Nesperennub
Nesperennub's mummy has been virtually unwrapped
Image courtesy of Queensland Museum website

Getting to the Exhibition


Queensland Museum South Bank is located on the corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, within the South Bank Cultural Precinct in South Brisbane.

There is a public car park directly below the Museum. Payment is required on entry. Entry via Melbourne and Grey Streets.
The Museum is in TransLink zone 1 within walking distance of:
South Brisbane railway station
Cultural Centre Busway station
South Bank CityCat and Ferry terminals.

For more information visit TransLink or call them on 13 12 30.
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Why? See Ancient Egypt in Brisbane, in a unique exhibition
When: Extended by Popular Demand. Tickets now on sale until 21 October.
Where: Queensland Museum South Bank
Cost: $21.45 Ad, $12.65 Ch, $59 Fam (2 Ad, 2 Ch)
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By popular demand, the "Mummy Secrets of the Tomb" exhibition has been extended to 21 October, 2012 - so if you haven't made it there yet, you can still book.
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