Ancient Treasures are Here
Explore Egypt and ancient life through breathtaking museum artifacts. Learn about their tombs, discover how ancient Egyptians lived, and discover what they required for a pleasant afterlife. Through the magic of Computed Tomography (CT) imagery, you’ll be able to explore two mummies—inside and out! Plus, find out how forensic anthropologists reconstruct facial features.
Alongside sarcophagi are an assortment of artifacts both familiar and strange to modern life. Objects line the walls such as cosmetic jars, jewelry, and writing tools. Mixed in with these common sights are canopic jars, Ushabti figures, and funerary masks. Hands-on interactives include the hieroglyphic alphabet, IDing mummies, and a deity guessing game.
In this fascinating exhibit, you’ll see some of our amazing collection of authentic Egyptian treasures. Unearthing Ancient Egypt is an iconic exhibit that has been explored and loved by generations of Quad Citians.
Putnam Preview: Investigating Ancient Egyptian Artifacts
Join Putnam staff member Matt in this virtual tour of Unearthing Ancient Egypt. He takes us along to investigate artifacts included in ancient Egyptian burial ceremonies.
Egypt Travel Log
In the Summer of 2024, our curatorial team went to Egypt! Read the Travel Log to follow their experiences from the Sakkara Necropolis to the depths of pyramid’s inner chambers.
