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Show The Park Record Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, February 23-26, 2013 C-7 SLC opening is best yet for ‘Mummies of the World' More than 7,000 flocked to exhibit in first weekend Submitted by The Leonardo Mummies of the World has experienced the most successful exhibit opening to date at The Leonardo museum in Salt Lake City, The exhibition debuted on Saturday, Feb. 16, and more than 7,000 people attended the exhibit over the Presidents Day Weekend. "We are thrilled with the exhibition's opening weekend record-breaking success in Salt Lake City," said Marc Corwin, president of American Exhibitions, Inc. "The milestones we continue to achieve are proof positive that real mummies intrigue the general public and are a dynamic draw for science and history museums alike. We are pleased to see that the exhibition continues to draw blockbuster crowds and unbelievable buzz in every market we travel to." The Leonardo hosted an exclusive VIP Event on February 15, where more than 800 guests attended including museum members and supporters, key state and city officials. Local business leaders and exhibition representatives were on-hand to celebrate the opening of the national blockbuster exhibition. "I'm not surprised that our market set a record," said Alexandra Hesse, executive di- rector at The Leonardo. "The people of Utah are highly educated, and deeply value cultural experiences. Mummies of the World is an incredible opportunity for families, friends and school groups to learn about both the past, and current science and technology in ways they will never forget. The Leonardo is so honored to be able to bring this opportunity to our state, and to the region. I'm not surprised that our market set a record. The people of Utah are highly educated, and deeply value cultural experiences." Alexandra Hesse Executive director, The Leonardo Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of real mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, featuring an astounding collection of 150 real human and animal mummies, and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Ancient Egypt. Mummies of the World is on display at The Leonardo through through May 27, 2013. The exhibition is generously supported by Merit Medical. For more information, please visit http://www.theleonardo. org/ or www.mummiesoftheworld.com. The Leonardo is a new kind of museum connecting science, technology and creativity. Located in downtown Salt Lake City, the mission of The Leonardo is to inspire curiosity and innovative thinking in visitors of all ages through a variety of hands-on exhibits, workshops, classes and events. For more information about The Leonardo, visit www.theleonardo.org. For an up-to-date schedule of events, visit www.theleonardo. org/current_news/calendar/. For an overview of current exhibits, click www.theleonardo. org/exhibits/. 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 ScienceTechnology Centers (ASTC) and the American Association of Museums (AAM), American Exhibitions, Inc. is one of the leading exhibit producers in the United States. For more information, visit www.americanexhibitions.com. 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. For more information, visit www.remmannheim.de/. 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