A 'Mummy's Day' at the USU Museum of Anthropology

In the continuation of the new Saturday activity series, and as part of month-long activities relating to Halloween, the Utah State University Museum of Anthropology will teach guests about mummies from around the world.

Activities take place Saturday, Oct. 6. Guests will be able to tour two exhibits in the museum that focus on the process of Egyptian mummification and on “Otzi” a 5,000-year-old naturally mummified man. Guests will also hear about other forms of mummification throughout the world.

 

Tours will be followed by a series of activities for adults and children. In a “dress like a mummy” activity, kids can make one of four types of Egyptian crowns. Youngsters can also make their own “Ushabti” statue to come to life and work for them in the afterlife. Adults and children will also be able to make a scarab bracelet or pin from replica scarab amulets and linen.

 

“Scarabs were the ancient Egyptian symbol of rebirth,” said museum intern Melissa Allen. “Amulets like these would have been tucked in between layers of linen on mummies to bring them eternal life.”

 

USU students and members of the public are invited to drop in any time during the museum’s new 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours. Adults and children will be able to participate in both the tour and the activity.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the Utah State University campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information on this event, call (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.

 

 

 

Contact: Sara Lundberg (435) 797-7545