Quest for Immortality – The World of Ancient Egypt

The ancient Egyptian world is often characterised by a fascinating and remarkably supple mental universe. Ancient Egyptians melded images in ways that often beggar logic. They linked material elements with a realm inaccessible to humans, as reflected in both their daily conduct and their emphasis on the afterlife that led to their quest for immortality.

Quest for Immortality – The World of Ancient Egypt offers an insight to the ancient Egyptian’s attitude to life and the afterlife, and the preparations they made to ensure their transition from earthly existence to immortality. Discover the Egyptians’ means of equiping the dead ― through mummification, provision of sustenance, magic and ritual ― and explore the evolution of their burial rites as well as the changing relationship between man and ritual through time.

With 230 artefacts spanning from 4000 BCE to 950 CE, the exhibition endeavours to place tomb objects in their social, religious and artistic context, demonstrating the diversity and adaptability of an art that has prevailed both time and space.Star pieces on display are 3 ancient mummies dating back to as early as 2,760 years.

Admission fees (exclude SISTIC fee)

Adult - $15

Child, NSF (with valid 11B pass) & Senior citizen (aged 60 years and above)-$7

Family (3 adults & 2 children) - $43

Student (with valid student pass) & Child (aged 6 and below) - Free

Mastercard promotion - $7.50

For details, please visit www.nationalmuseum.sg.

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