The California Science Center will be closing Mummies of the World: The Exhibitionon Monday, September 7, 2026.
The exhibition brings together naturally and intentionally preserved human and animal mummies from South America, Europe, and ancient Egypt, including a new selection of specimens never-before-seen in Los Angeles.
Guests can explore the science of natural mummification in varied environments from glaciers and deserts to underground European crypts and will learn about the methods used to intentionally preserve animals and people in cultures ranging from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern day medical studies
Additionally, this exhibition includes CT scans (computed tomography) of full-body mummies, burial objects, mummification tools, and interactive audio-visual programs on the stories revealed by scientific analysis. Through the lens of science, guests can appreciate how mummification preserves irreplaceable physical and biological evidence and discover how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient peoples, past civilizations, and our ever-changing world.
Since its world premiere at the California Science Center in 2010, Mummies of the World: The Exhibition has been seen by millions of visitors worldwide. This is the last chance to experience this powerful journey into the past before the artifacts and mummies return to their lending museums and institutions from around the world.
Guests can enhance their experience with the IMAX movie Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs. Part historic journey and part forensic adventure, Mummies 3D follows researchers and explorers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies.
This documentary is the perfect complement to the exhibition, exploring the history of mummification, ancient Egyptian beliefs, new discoveries, and the application of forensic science in the study of mummies.
Mummies of the World: The Exhibition and Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs will both close on Monday, September 7, 2026.
WHERE:
California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Parking is available at the California Science Center visitor parking in the Blue Structure. (Enter visitor parking at the Blue Structure on Figueroa Street and 39th Street/Exposition Park Drive.)
All tickets for Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, its accompanying audio guide, and the IMAX movie Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs can be purchased online, by calling 213-744-2019 or by visiting the Science Center box office (please note that in person sales have no additional service fees):
Exhibition tickets: $23.95 for adults and $15.95 for children. Audio guide: $5.00. IMAX movie tickets: $11.00 for adults and $9.00 for children. Combination tickets for both the exhibition and IMAX movie are $31.95 for adults and $21.95 for children.
A service fee of $4 per person will apply to all online or telephone purchases. The fee is waived for California Science Center Members and in-person sales.
Discounted tickets and audio guides are available for Members, groups of 15 or more people, and private events. Full details can be found on the website here.
Gift certificates are also available for purchase in any amount by calling 213-744-2019 or by visiting the box office and can be redeemed in person at the Science Center.
The box office is open in person daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
IMAX Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs Run Time: 40 minutes.
For further information on Mummies 3D, can be found HERE.
Credit: The California Science Center.
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