Among “Afterlife”‘s most significant items is this 3,000-year-old mummy.
The South Florida Science Center’s Titanic exhibit was a show of blockbuster proportions, shattering all Science Center records for attendance and revenue.
But the staff of the Dreher Park institution thinks its next exhibition will blow Titanic out of the water.
An “Afterlife” artifact
“Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt,” which will open Oct. 11, is a king-sized show that includes a reconstruction of a pharaoh’s burial chamber; three complete human mummies and six animal mummies; handmade pots more than 6,000 years old; golden masks and finely painted coffins; and elegant cosmetic containers and exquisite jewelry.
On tour for more than a decade, “Afterlife” has been seen by more than 4.5 million people worldwide. Its stop in West Palm Beach will mark its U.S. debut.
Admission is $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $17.95 for seniors aged 62 and older, and children under 3 are free.
Advance discounted tickets are on sale through Oct. 3 at SFScienceCenter.org.
During the exhibition, which will continue through April 18, 2015, the Science Center will schedule a variety of discount days, including Mummy Mondays and Pharaoh Thursdays, and they’re planning special events such as the Mummies and Merlot happy hour.
“Afterlife” mask
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-832-1988.
