This event is in the past.It took place on May 25, 2026 at National Museum of Natural History.




Meet mummies from Peru to Paris in this eye-opening exhibition that goes far beyond Egypt. Ancient bodies meet modern science here: researchers are reconstructing lives, diets, and even causes of death while the museum grapples with big questions about displaying human remains.
Ancient mummies worldwide
Global mummification cultures
Scientific archaeology insights
Human remains ethics
Tips
🇬🇧temporary exhibits have English explanations
🔬CT scans and DNA analysis reveal their secrets
💀includes French mummies you probably haven't heard of
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Faubourg Saint-Marcel




Meet mummies from Peru to Paris in this eye-opening exhibition that goes far beyond Egypt. Ancient bodies meet modern science here: researchers are reconstructing lives, diets, and even causes of death while the museum grapples with big questions about displaying human remains.
Ancient mummies worldwide
Global mummification cultures
Scientific archaeology insights
Human remains ethics
Tips
🇬🇧temporary exhibits have English explanations
🔬CT scans and DNA analysis reveal their secrets
💀includes French mummies you probably haven't heard of
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