DISCOVERY PLACE EXTENDS HOURS DECEMBER 26-30

Museum will remain open one extra hour to accommodate crowds of visitors to Mummies of the World

December 20, 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Discovery Place will extend its hours December 26-30 to accommodate holiday crowds anticipated at its must-see exhibition Mummies of the World, the largest collection of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. The exhibition, which has seen overwhelming demand, will offer last admission at 5:00 p.m. from December 26-30. Discovery Place and the exhibition will both remain open until 6:00 p.m. on those days.

The reverently-presented Mummies of the World offers guests a rare chance to experience both naturally and intentionally preserved mummies from around the globe, some dating as far back as 6,500 years, and reveals the importance of science in studying ancient life. Engaging interactive and multi-media exhibit components provide a window into the past and allow guests to further explore how recent technology has dramatically changed the way scientists study mummies.

“We are delighted that so many people are as intrigued by the compelling science involved in the study of mummies as we are,” said John Mackay, president and CEO of Discovery Place, Inc. “Discovery Place is taking every step we can to accommodate all of the visitors who wish to see the exhibition during this very busy holiday season by responding with extended hours.”

Mummies of the World is a timed-entry ticketed event. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased by calling (704) 372-6261 or online at discoveryplace.org. Admission to Mummies of the World is $24 for adults; $18 for children ages 2-13; and, $20 for students with ID and seniors ages 60+. All tickets include full-day admission to Discovery Place. Group and Member discounts are available. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult while in Discovery Place. For more information about Mummies of the World, please visit discoveryplace.org or mummiesoftheworld.com.

About Discovery Place
One of the top hands-on science museums in the nation, Discovery Place provides ever-changing, entertaining facilities that engage the public in the active exploration of science and nature. More than a half-million people from all over the United States visit Discovery Place, its IMAX® Dome Theatre and Charlotte Nature Museum each year. In June 2010, the Museum completed an 18-month, $31.6 million renovation, resulting in a completely transformed and re-imagined experience with all-new interactive exhibits. Discovery Place is supported, in part, with operating support from the Arts & Science Council.

Discovery Place is located in uptown Charlotte at 301 N. Tryon Street. Convenient parking is available in the Museum’s parking deck – the Carol Grotnes Belk Complex – at the corner of Sixth and Church Streets. For more information about Discovery Place call (704) 372-6261 or visit discoveryplace.org or connect with Discovery Place on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

About American Exhibitions
American Exhibitions, Inc. produces world-class touring exhibitions for science centers and museums that excite, educate and engage visitors. As a longstanding member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), American Exhibitions, Inc. is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. americanexhibitions.com.

About Reiss-Engelhorn Museums
Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, an internationally acclaimed museum complex in Mannheim, Germany, is one of the major venues for exhibitions in Europe in the fields of archeology and world cultures. With a collection that began in the early 1700s, the museum houses more than 1.2 million objects in its collection, and has over 300,000 square feet of exhibition space. rem-mannheim.de/ .
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