DISCOUNT TREASURES AVAILABLE FOR NEW AFTERLIFE EXHIBIT
“Mummy and Me,” “Pharaoh Thursdays” and “Mummies and Merlot” top opportunities to save during Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) Egyptian treasure is now available online, in the form of $2 discounts to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt. Advance tickets are on sale, available for purchase at www.sfsciencecenter.org, now through Friday, October 3, 2014. Making its North American premier, Afterlife opens on Saturday, October 11, 2014 and runs through Sunday, April 18, 2015.
“The afterlife is thrilling,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “Every culture has particular beliefs and customs about what happens when we die and the Egyptians were known for some of the most interesting and elaborate traditions. Knowing the popularity of the exhibition world-wide, we anticipate a great showing in South Florida. Most importantly, we want to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring moments. We are selling tickets in advance at a discount and creating several on-going opportunities for exploration at a reduced admission.”
In addition to advance ticket sales, science seekers will have opportunities to save throughout the exhibition run dates with regular discount days and special events, including:
- “Mummy Mondays,” the Science Center is offering $4.95 off admission from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- “Pharaoh Thursdays,” weekly from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., guests also have an opportunity for reduced admission, at $4.95 off.
- “Mummy and Me” series, taking place on the third Tuesday monthly, is open to caregivers with children 18 months – 4 years-of-age and includes story time, a special science-themed activity and socialization opportunities. Admission for “Mummy and Me” is $10 for adults and free for children 4 years-of-age or younger.
- “Mummies and Merlot,” beginning in January 2015 on the second Thursday of the month, is happy hour with an upgrade! The monthly lecture series and wine tasting will educate guests about Egyptian customs, dynasties, politics and archeology.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, recently named the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ nonprofit of the year, features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit. All exhibits will be on display during Afterlife’s special showing.
General admission to Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits will be $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $17.95 for seniors aged 62 and older, and children under 3 are free. Admission for Science Center members is $8. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing. Guests will also be able to select a Science Center-only pass, granting access to the Center’s general offerings for a reduced admission price. Exhibition pre-sale discounted tickets are available by visiting: https://www.sfsciencecenter.org/eventregform/90
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.
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About Afterlife:
In true Science Center-style, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt will have interactive components, making guests feel like they have stepped into a time machine, warping them to an elaborate ancient empire. Most notably, guests can step into the centerpiece of the exhibition, a full- size reconstruction of the burial chamber of the great Pharaoh Thutmose III.
On tour for more than 10 years, and seen by more than 4.5 million people worldwide, Afterlife will be coming from a wildly-popular tour in Asia, where science seekers lined up for more than 6 hours for a glimpse at the largest current touring exhibition of authentic Egyptian material. Winning the International Award at the UK Museum and Heritage Awards ceremony in 2012, visitors will be mystified by 200 exquisite and original artifacts, all of which are on display in North America for the first time ever.
Among the most significant artifacts making its debut, is the Ramesside male mummy believed to be the son of Ramses II, often referred to as “Ramses the Great.” The identity of this 3000-year-old mummy was most recently revealed through an advance Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan carried out during an episode of “Mummy Forensics” on The History Channel. Additionally, there are several other mummies in the exhibition, including a wrapped mummy of a woman and a mummy of a young girl believed to be about 4 – 8 years old.