AMERICAN EXHIBITIONS, INC. PRESENTED $10,000 IN TICKETS TO MUMMIES OF THE WORLD TO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF CHARLOTTE

Producer of groundbreaking Mummies of the World exhibition makes donation to support patients and families at new center

January 25, 2012

Charlotte, NC (January 25, 2012) – American Exhibitions, Inc., producer of the groundbreaking Mummies of the World exhibition, made a charitable donation of $10,000 in family four-packs of tickets to Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte during a special presentation on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Discovery Place.

Stacy Sidman (second from right), general manager for American Exhibitions, Inc., was joined by Dean Briere (far right), executive vice president and COO of Discovery Place, Inc., in presenting the tickets to Jenna Westbrook, development director of Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte (center). Patient James Seals, 11, along with his mother Crystal Austin were also onsite to share in the occasion.

American Exhibitions is committed to giving back to the communities in which it presents its exhibition. The $10,000 in family four-packs being donated will provide Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte patient families the opportunity to escape for an afternoon and experience Mummies of the World at their leisure.

Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, featuring an astounding collection of 150 specimens and objects including real human and animal mummies, and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Ancient Egypt. The acclaimed traveling exhibition opened at Discovery Place on November 11, 2011 to rave reviews, and is currently on display in Charlotte through April 8, 2012.

For more information: mummies.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.

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