The exhibition Mummies will open on March 16, 2018 (Chicago Field Museum)

The exhibition Mummies will open on March 16, 2018.

You’ll be able to take a close-up look at mummies from the two places in the world with the longest mummification traditions: ancient Egypt and ancient Peru.

Using non-invasive technologies, our scientists can learn more about people who lived thousands of years ago—like scans of the intricately wrapped “Gilded Lady” mummy that reveal details of what she looked like.

More on Mummies: fieldmuseum.org/mummies