Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt invites curious minds of all ages to step into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt’s animal companions. This exciting exhibition uncovers how animals played a special role in daily life thousands of years ago—and why some were carefully mummified to last for eternity.
The nearly 100 objects on view in Soulful Creatures, including animal mummies and artifacts related to animals and their ritual significance, are drawn from the renowned Egyptian collection of the Brooklyn Museum and are complemented by 10 works from the Walters Art Museum’s own extensive Egyptian art collection. These objects exemplify the central place animals held in ancient Egyptians’ worldview and provide a fascinating look at how humans have related to the animal world through time.
