The highly-anticipated Mummies of the World exhibition will debut at the Museum of Science & Industry on Friday, April 27, 2012.

With its astounding collection of 150 mummies and objects, Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of real human and animal mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. The groundbreaking exhibition offers guests a rare chance to experience both naturally and intentionally preserved mummies from around the globe – some dating as far back as 6,500 years – from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Egypt, changing centuries-old perceptions about what the general public thinks about mummies.

Through modern science and engaging interactive and multi-media components, Mummies of the World 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 showcasing how recent technology has dramatically changed the way scientists study mummies.