Stand in front of an actual mummy—something most people never do
Across millennia, the preserved remains of ancient peoples have traveled far from their original resting places, and this summer they arrive in Los Angeles — a reminder that human curiosity about mortality and memory is itself timeless. The California Science Center is hosting Mummies of the World, a limited-run exhibition of authentic mummies, and ABC7 is offering five Southern California families free entry through a ticket giveaway. In a season often filled with fleeting entertainments, this is an invitation to stand before something genuinely old — and to consider what it means that these lives endured.
- Real mummies, preserved across thousands of years, are on display in Los Angeles for only a limited summer window — the clock is already running.
- Five families will win four-ticket packages through ABC7, removing the financial barrier that typically accompanies major traveling exhibitions.
- The California Science Center pairs the physical exhibition with an IMAX companion film, Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs, offering families two distinct ways into the same ancient world.
- For Southern California residents, entering the giveaway costs nothing — only the awareness that the opportunity, like the exhibition itself, won't last.
The California Science Center is hosting Mummies of the World this summer — a rare traveling exhibition featuring actual mummies, preserved across centuries, now on display in Los Angeles for a limited run. ABC7 is giving five families a way in, with each winner receiving a four-ticket pack to explore the exhibition together.
Visitors can move through the displays at their own pace, encountering the physical evidence of ancient burial practices and the people history left behind. Those who want to go further can pair the visit with an IMAX screening of Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs, which brings the same subject matter to life at an immersive scale.
The exhibition is ticketed — unusual for the California Science Center, which is otherwise free — making the giveaway a meaningful opportunity for local families. What gives it particular weight is the time constraint: this is not a permanent installation. The window to see these mummies is finite, and for families seeking something with genuine historical substance this summer, that finitude is part of the point.
The California Science Center is hosting one of those exhibitions that doesn't come around often—a collection of actual mummies, preserved across centuries, now on display in Los Angeles for a limited run this summer. ABC7 is offering families a way in: five lucky winners will each receive a family pack of four tickets to walk through Mummies of the World.
The exhibition itself is positioned as the centerpiece of a larger experience. Visitors can move through the displays of real mummies at their own pace, encountering the physical evidence of ancient burial practices and the people who were preserved within them. For those who want to deepen the experience, the California Science Center is also showing an IMAX film called Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs, which uses the format's immersive scale to explore the same subject matter from a different angle.
The giveaway is straightforward: five families will win. Each winning household gets four tickets, enough for a small group to spend an afternoon or morning moving through the exhibition together. The tickets are being distributed through ABC7, making this a local opportunity for Southern California residents.
What makes this particular giveaway worth noting is the time constraint built into it. The exhibition is not a permanent installation. It's here for the summer, which means the window to see these mummies—to stand in front of actual human remains that have survived thousands of years—is finite. For families looking for something more substantial than the usual summer activity, something that combines education with genuine historical weight, the timing matters.
The California Science Center itself is a free institution, but this exhibition is ticketed, which is typical for major traveling shows. The giveaway removes that barrier for the winners, making what might otherwise be a paid outing into an accessible experience. For families in the region, entering the drawing costs nothing but the effort of finding out how to participate.
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Why does a mummy exhibition matter enough to give away tickets for it?
Because most people never get to stand in front of an actual mummy. It's not something you see every day, and this show won't be here forever. That scarcity is part of what makes it real.
Is this just a novelty, or is there actual substance to what visitors will see?
The exhibition is built around authentic mummies—real preserved human remains from different cultures and time periods. That's not a gimmick. It's archaeology and history made tangible. The IMAX film extends that, giving context and scale.
Who benefits most from something like this?
Families with kids old enough to understand what they're looking at, but also adults who want to encounter history directly rather than read about it. It's the kind of thing people remember.
Why is the limited-time aspect important?
It creates urgency. If this were here permanently, people would put it off indefinitely. The fact that it's only here for the summer means families have to decide now whether they want to go.
What's the real draw of the giveaway itself?
It removes the cost barrier. The exhibition requires paid admission, which isn't everyone's budget. Five families get to experience something they might not otherwise afford to see.