Permanent display
Closing soon
Golden Mummies of Egypt
6 Mar 2021 — 11 Jul 2021 at North Carolina Museum of Art
· Raleigh
Golden Mummies of Egypt is a 2021 exhibition presented at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The exhibition features a remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian mummies, many adorned with gold leaf, gilded cartonnage, and precious materials that reflect the wealth and spiritual beliefs of ancient Egypt. These artifacts offer insight into funerary practices, the artistry of mummy preparation, and the enduring legacy of pharaonic civilization.
About the venue
North Carolina Museum of Art
· Raleigh
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is an art museum in Raleigh, North Carolina. It opened in 1956 as the first major museum collection in the country to be formed by state legislation and funding. Since the initial 1947 appropriation that established its collection, the museum has offered free…