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 Egypt at The Field Museum
The world has been long been fascinated by the allure of ancient Egypt. Napoleon’s expeditions (1799-1801) first introduced Europe to the splendor of Egyptian architecture and art through published illustrations of the country’s many awe-inspiring monuments. Later scientific explorations have only fed the fire with ever more spectacular discoveries of tombs and golden treasures.
If you share in this global fascination for all things Egyptian, you won’t want to miss our permanent exhibition Inside Ancient Egypt. Interactive displays, intricate dioramas, and stunning artifacts allow you to experience the glory and grandeur of ancient Egypt from the pyramid-builders of the Old Kingdom to the Greco-Roman rulers of later years.
 Scenic dioramas tell the story of the life-giving waters of the Nile and immerse you in the ecosystem of Egypt. You can even peer into the funerary boat of pharaoh Sen-Wosret III, a remarkably preserved wooden artifact more than 4,000 years old. You’ll also gain an understanding of the history and religious purposes of preserving the dead through mummification, and you’ll stroll through a life-sized tomb of an illustrious pharaoh’s son.
To learn more about the wonders you’ll experience in our Inside Ancient Egypt exhibition, select from the following:
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Exploring an Ancient Tomb
Take a sneak peek inside a 5,000 year-old-tomb and preview the mysteries you’ll discover when you enter into The Field Museum’s life-sized mastaba, the final resting place of Unis-Ankh.
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Examining Ancient Mummies
Learn all about the elaborate mummification process the dead underwent and what these rituals tell us about Egyptian religion.
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Investigating Ancient Myths
Check out some of the fabulous artifacts in Inside Ancient Egypt that reveal the religious beliefs of the Egyptians. Many of these pieces recount important legends, such as the time the cat goddess almost destroyed humanity and how the first mummy was created.
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