Beyond the label: auctions and x-rays, animal mummies in Liverpool

World Museum has one of the UK's largest collections of mummified animals. Join Egyptologist Ashely Cooke and find out how we've been discovering more about these animals, why the ancient Egyptians mummified them, and how 19.5 tons of mummified cats were shipped to Liverpool in 1890 to be crushed up for use as fertiliser. 

Admission to this talk is £7 and tickets can be purchased in advance below.

Image © Pete Carr

Beyond the label talks

Our museums and galleries are a treasure trove of fascinating stories and world class collections. In this exciting series of talks you will get the opportunity to meet the experts who care for our collections, find out never-before-told behind the scenes stories of our most beloved objects, and get the opportunity to pick the brains of a real museum expert. 

Go beyond the museum labels and delve into the fascinating world of art, history, science, and community stories in this unmissable series. 

Find all the upcoming talks on the beyond the label page and book your tickets!