Mummy: The Inside Story

Mummy: The Inside Story Get an inside view of an Egyptian mummy for the first time in 3D virtual unwrapping at Chhatrapati Brought to you by BP & The Reliance Foundation

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya - CSMVS, (formerly the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India), will showcase a remarkable exhibition ‘Mummy - the Inside Story’ from 21st November, 2012 onwards for four months. This exhibition is presented through the collaboration of the British Museum and CSMVS and is brought to Mumbai by BP and Reliance Foundation. The exhibition will take visi

tors on a 3D immersive experience into the coffin of Nesperennub, a priest who lived and died in Egypt nearly 3,000 years ago. This path-breaking exhibition with its non-invasive technique of X-rays, CT-scans and advanced computer technology takes viewers through a ‘virtual unwrap’,’ a 3D journey combined with dramatic reconstructions of the priest’s life and mummification in ancient Egypt, portraying its every feature using a forensic approach. In addition, the exhibition is designed with a five minute pre-show film giving context to his historical and social background. Proudly presented by The British Museum & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya - CSMVS, (formerly the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India).

22/02/2014

Hello everyone, As you have noticed there have been no post on this group for a long time. It is because this page was created for the Mummy exhibition alone. Several times we have thought of closing this group but keep it open solely for its documentation of the Mummy: The Inside Story exhibition. We however urge you to follw us at www.facebook.com/CSMVS to be connected with us and updated about the various activities that the museum undertakes at a regular basis.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is a Grade I Heritage building of Mumbai. The museum is a major landmark in the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct, along with NGMA, Jehangir Art Gallery and Regal Cinema.

15/11/2013

It was around this time last year we were all gearing up for the mummy exhibition. Do you still remember your experience???

26/03/2013

Together they clocked 700 hours of guided tours... And the ones whos picturers arnt here. Mail it soon :)

The Exhibition comes to an end. Thank you everyone on the page for spreading the word about the exhibition and sharing y...
24/03/2013

The Exhibition comes to an end. Thank you everyone on the page for spreading the word about the exhibition and sharing your beautiful experiences here. This truly has been a wonderful experience for everyone of us associated with making this exhibition a successful one. We know you loved it as much as we did being a part of it. Time to say Bye Bye to Nesperennub as be continues his journey across the world. Stay on this page to know where he goes next.

One of our favorite photograph... Just two more days left...
22/03/2013

One of our favorite photograph... Just two more days left...

22/03/2013

We been getting a lot of enquirers from smaller groups ranging from 4 to 10 about booking a guided tour on the last two days. Unfortunately we will not be able to book any guided tours here. You can be at the exhibition for the regular guided tour at 11am and 2.30pm.

An image from mid November where unpacking of the crates from The British Museum started. Just 5 More days for the pack ...
19/03/2013

An image from mid November where unpacking of the crates from The British Museum started. Just 5 More days for the pack up process to start.

18/03/2013

Just 6 days left for the Exhibition to stay in Mumbai. By the time the Exhibition end there would have been 157 booked tours conducted for Schools & Ngos.

Exhibition facts: By the end of the exhibition the volunteers would have clocked 700 hours of guided tours conducted.
16/03/2013

Exhibition facts: By the end of the exhibition the volunteers would have clocked 700 hours of guided tours conducted.

15/03/2013

Nesperennub's snake amulet

One of the most intriguing features revealed by the 3D images of Nesperennub is a small object in the shape of a snake, which lies just above the right eye. It takes the form of the cobra, the hieroglyphic sign for the sound 'dj'. The object does not show up on conventional X-rays and seems to be made of a substance of relatively low density; wax is a possibility, since this was believed by the Egyptians to have magical properties and was used to fashion objects and figurines that were placed on the mummy.

Just 9 days more for you to see and find out more about the amulets used while wrapping the body

13/03/2013

Just 11 more days for this incredible exhibition and 3D film to stay in Mumbai...

12/03/2013

What did Nesperennub look like?

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