A Victorian Mummy Unwrapping

WHAT LIES BENEATH THE LINEN?

A Victorian Mummy Unwrapping

What happens when Victorian fascination with ancient Egypt meets curiosity, spectacle, and a little bit of the macabre?

Step into the strange and captivating world of Victorian Egyptomania with Jen Rogers, public historian and Museum Director of the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, for a historical recreation of a Victorian-era mummy unwrapping.

Discover why these unusual events captivated Victorian audiences and explore the sensationalism, curiosity, and fascination surrounding mummy unwrappings during this extraordinary period.

And yes—the mummy will be unwrapped! But rest assured, it is a reproduction created specifically for historical demonstration, not a real human mummy. The presentation may include graphic imagery, descriptions, and simulated elements related to mummification and Victorian mummy unwrapping practices.

C.F. Lott Home | 1067 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Showings at 4 PM & 6 PM; doors open 30 minutes prior
$5 cash at the door
Seating is limited

AUDIENCE ADVISORY: This program contains potentially graphic historical content and is not suitable for children under 10. Attendees are encouraged to use their own discretion when deciding whether this program is appropriate for themselves or their children.

Come curious. Stay for the spectacle. And discover what lies beneath the linen…

Still have questions? Email us: museums@cityoforoville.org
The C.F. Lott Home is owned and operated by the City of Oroville