Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Exhibit: See The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato


Let your inner archaeologist out by visiting the Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato exhibit. This 10,000 square-foot exhibition will begin it's three year tour in six U.S. destinations (from 2010-2012) with a debut at the Detroit Science Center on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

About the exhibit:

It features 36 accidental mummies on loan from the Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato, the exhibition combines science, history and cultural anthropology to immerse the visitor in the world of a Mexican city over 100 years ago where deceased residents naturally mummified in their crypts. This will be the very first time these mummies have been seen outside of Mexico.

Where:

Detroit Science Center
5020 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-8400

Price/Fee:

Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato: Includes Admission to Accidental Mummies exhibit, Hands-On Exhibits + Planetarium shows.

Adult (13 & over): $24.95
Senior (60 & over): $22.95
Child (12 & under): $19.95
Members: $19.95

Fall Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sat - Sun: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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