The year 2022 marks both the bicentennial of the deciphering of hieroglyphs by J.F. Champollion and the centenary of the discovery of the tomb of Tounkhamon.


However, This is not an Egyptology exhibition offered by the Toulouse Museum. The theme of mummies chosen for its new temporary exhibition goes far beyond. Whether it's artificial mummies, Witnesses of ancient funeral rites, or natural mummies formed by the action of frost, salt, peat or even amber, This exhibition is interested in the conservation of bodies, Whether human or animal. It also looks at contemporary conservation techniques and poses ethical and ethical questions linked to the conservation of human remains. The choice of museum is therefore far from trivial. Program an exhibition on mummies, It is questioning humanity about its relationship to time, looking for eternity and death.


This is the first time that such an exhibition has been presented in Toulouse. By the diversity of the themes addressed, Mummies, preserved body, eternal body therefore opens with many disciplines: archeology, anthropology, Thanatopraxis, forensic medecine, ethnology, biology, genetic, sociology…


It also gives the opportunity to highlight the heritage collections of the Toulouse Museum, Among which three admirable mummies specially restored and studied for the occasion. Exceptional loans from public or private collections complete an innovative scenography, Aesthetics and interactive.


This exhibition is recognized as a national interest by the Ministry of Culture, which provides him with exceptional financial support.

It is also one of the 20 exhibitions supported by INRAP under the label "Inrap is 20 years old!" »Presented in France in 2022.
Opening time :
Saturday October 22: 10:00:00 am at 18:00:00
Saturday October 22: 10:00:00 am at 18:00:00
Saturday October 22: 10:00:00 am at 18:00:00
Saturday October 22: 10:00:00 am at 18:00:00
Saturday October 22: 10:00:00 am at 18:00:00