None of the exhibits really came to life, but I think some things really came alive for my two young nephews. This was their first trip to this museum. They completely enjoyed it and I think we will have to go back another day to soak it all in some more.
We began our journey in the museum in the late afternoon. This was to take advantage of the free admission. We headed straight for the Egyptian exhibit. We got to the area pointed out and could not locate the exhibit. We asked again, and finally found it.
It was very small, relegated to one corner. We were at first very disappointed by the size of it. But after we looked carefully, there was everything there that we expected and hoped for. We first saw a sarcophagus and next we saw a "real, dead mummy." This was the mummy of Ankh-Hap who lived about 2,000 years ago. Not much is known about him, though he must have been well off to afford to be mummified. This mummy has had some touch up done in recent years.
It was amazing to see the bandages, the leathery skin/bone showing through in parts. The kids loved the coffin. We also saw a canopic jar, amulets, and mummified animals. The kids really enjoyed seeing the things we have been reading about. We then toured throughout the rest of the museum. An overall great day at the museum.
(No photos of the mummy were allowed)
