Mummies of the World

We have been studying Ancient Egypt for school. So when we realized that the California Science Center has the "Mummies of the World" exhibit right now, we had to go! How often do you get to see real mummies when learning about Ancient Egypt? We spent a lot of time preparing the kids to see the Mummies, as it is not everyday you see dead bodies of people who lived thousands of years ago! The exhibit was amazing. I couldn't believe how well preserved some of these ancient people had been kept. Eyelashes, fingernails, and even some skin all in place! The further you went back in history, the smaller the people were. I would have been a giant compared to Ancient Egyptians! The kids did a great job and were totally enthralled, asking good questions and making appropriate comments. (Except for one little four year old who insisted the exhibit was "too long" and threw a total fit right next to the Egyptian priest. Really- I thought they were supposed to be out of the fit throwing stage by age 4! Ugh!)
Anyways, the museum was also showing a 3-D IMAX movie called "Secrets of the Pharaohs". I chose to skip that one and keep some of the younger ones (including my favorite 4 year old) entertained. 3-D movies give me a headache! But the kids loved it and it was a great hands-on learning experience for them.


While even with our group discount, the exhibit was a little pricey, but the rest of the museum is totally free and AWESOME! Everything is hands-on science and it covers every topic. It is great for all ages. We were there a good part of the day and probably still missed a third of the museum. If you are ever out near the USC Coliseum, check out the California Science Center. It is well worth your time and FREE!

Hooray for Science!