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About This Experience at Bellagio

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is an intimate 2,600 sq ft rotating exhibition space featuring curated shows drawn from internationally acclaimed museums and private collections. The current exhibition, Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt, showcases nearly 100 authentic artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum, including mummified animals, CT scans, and ancient Egyptian art exploring 4,000 years of animal mummification practices. It's ideal for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about ancient cultures seeking a refined cultural experience away from the casino floor.

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Interesting Facts

• •The current exhibition features nearly 100 authentic artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum's Egyptian Collection, including mummies of cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, and more—the first major exhibition to focus specifically on animal mummification
• •Over a decade ago, 30 uncatalogued animal mummies were rediscovered in storage vaults, prompting this groundbreaking exhibition organized by curators from the Brooklyn Museum
• •Non-flash photography is permitted inside the gallery, allowing visitors to document the exhibits
• •Group reservations of 10 or more tickets receive special pricing, with docent-led tours available for $39 including all-day exhibition entry

Insider Tip

Hidden Gems

• •Visit during an 11:00 AM docent tour ($39) for expert insights into the artifacts and ancient Egyptian practices—a steal compared to individual tickets
• •The gallery is located in the pool promenade area of Bellagio, making it an easy escape from the casino crowds for a quick cultural interlude

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