Egyptian Treasures Drop In on Phoenix

The largest exhibition of Egyptian artifacts to tour the U.S.--225 pieces--goes on view today through March 28 at the Phoenix Art Museum.

The “Splendors of Ancient Egypt” cover a time span of almost 6,000 years, from at least 4000 BC to the 7th century. They range from delicate jewelry to massive statuary, from a papyrus scroll from the Book of the Dead to royal coffins decorated with portraits of their occupants.

The exhibition was organized by the Florida International Museum from the collections of the Roemer-Pelizaeus Museum in Hildesheim, Germany, and has been on view in several U.S. cities. Its arrival in Phoenix celebrates the museum’s expansion to double its original size.

The museum is in downtown Phoenix at 1625 N. Central Ave. Admission to “Splendors of Ancient Egypt” is $12 for adults, $6 for children. Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Timed reservations can be made through Dillard’s box office: (800) 638-4253.