The Museum of Idaho will open its newest exhibit, "Mummies of the World," on May 31.

"Mummies of the World" is one of the largest collections of mummies, including mummified humans and animals up to 4,500 years old, from South America, Europe and Africa, according to the Museum of Idaho.

The exhibit will include interactive multimedia displays in addition to the mummies.

Several galleries make up the "Mummies of the World" exhibit.

Natural mummification

Some mummies are preserved through natural causes, such as arid desert sands and glaciers.

Artificial mummification

Ancient cultures, most famously the Egyptians, preserved bodies through intentional mummification. This gallery shows mummified pets, funeral beds and sarcophagi.

Experimental mummification

A modern mummy, Mumab, created using ancient Egyptian embalming techniques, provided scientists with insights into the mummification process.

Science and medicine

This gallery shows how scientists have progressed from conducting early autopsies to modern non-invasive techniques to study diseases like tuberculosis.

"Mummies of the World" debuted in Los Angeles in 2010 and has traveled to 23 U.S. and European cities.

The exhibit is open from May 31 to Jan. 4.

A parent guide for bringing children is available to download on the Museum of Idaho website.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Student admission with a college ID is $16 per person.

Discounts are available for youth, seniors, military personnel, SNAP and WIC cardholders.

Tickets are available on the Museum of Idaho website.