The Tampa Museum of Art is giving a glimpse of Ancient Egypt with a landmark new exhibition that brings world history directly to Tampa. The “Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt” exhibition marks the first time the museum has dedicated a gallery entirely to ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Exhibition Details
The new gallery features more than 60 ancient Egyptian artifacts, with roughly half of them currently on public display. Visitors can view items ranging from prehistoric black-topped redware vessels and cosmetics to rare statues of pharaohs, queens and deities. The collection also contains mummified remains, Canopic jars and beautifully preserved hair combs that offer a glimpse into everyday ancient life.
According to curator Branko van Oppen, the exhibit focuses on the concepts people instantly associate with the ancient civilization, including “the pharaohs, the kings and queens of Ancient Egypt, mummies, the mummified remains of the deceased,” and well-known gods like Horus, Isis and Osiris. Van Oppen noted that he has tried to bring in something that we deal with in everyday life, such as cosmetics and jewelry that deals with beauty ideals.
Long-term Exhibit Schedule
The exhibition will remain open at the Tampa Museum of Art for a two-year run, wrapping up in June 2028. School groups and families will have plenty of opportunities to plan visits and explore the ancient mysteries over the next 24 months.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
