Golden Mummies of Egypt at the NCMA
North Carolina Museum of Art’s Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition, opened last week and goes on through July 11th. In its first appearance at an American art museum, Golden Mummies of Egypt features eight extraordinary, gilded mummies and more than 100 related objects including papyri, jewelry, ceramics, and depictions of deities that connect the domestic, daily sphere of these Greco-Roman Egyptians to the religious world of the gods.
“Inside the exhibition, visitors can explore beliefs about the afterlife during the relatively little-known era when Egypt was part of the Greek and Roman worlds (circa 300 B.C.E.–200 C.E.) through touchscreen interactive activities, a short film, and a family exhibition guide with afterlife drawing activity. “
The exhibit includes safe, informative digital interactives (the Museum provides visitors with a stylus to use for touch-free experiences of all the interactives) and short videos that are very engaging. The low lit exhibit makes it fun to walk through, discover and explore these fascinating mummies and this specific period in history. I think young children will find it fascinating as well, especially the interactive parts. I enjoyed the exhibit and getting this glimpse into a fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures and through technology being able to see the level of detail and process underneath the wrappings of the mummies.
Make plans to see it and get tickets here.
COOL LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
The NCMA teamed up with local restaurants and businesses to bring the experience out to the Triangle community. Below are some of the local collabs you can seek out and enjoy!
Raleigh
Good Day Good Night at Origin Hotel Raleigh: “Gold of Egypt” cocktail with Remy Martin V, Taylor Falernum, salted caramel syrup, pineapple, and golden berries.
Heirloom Brewshop: “Eternal Gold” tea drink.
Videri Chocolate Factory: Custom-packaged sea salt chocolate bar. (Available at Videri and in the Exhibition Store!)
Chapel Hill
Honeysuckle Lakewood: “Golden Goddess” cocktail with bourbon and ginger liqueur, featuring a honey-gold rim.
Honeysuckle Tea House: "Egyptian Sunset" tea made with chamomile, lemon balm, fall gold gingko leaf, ginger root, and oat straw.
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews: Gold-covered, Egyptian-shaped puerquito, a Mexican treat made of cane sugar, as well as a honey-based drink. Plus, check out their related display of Golden Mummies inspired books.
In the exhibition store, there are more fun collaborations as well! Exclusive inspired candles by Usu Company Candles, a cocktail mix by On My Way Bartending, and of course, the Videri chocolate bar.
Make plans to dine at the exhibition café as well, with Catering Works, offering an exhibition themed menu + 2 Lonerider beers with fun mummy-related packaging! Located in the East Building.
