DISCOVER all about life and death in ancient Egypt at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum.

The family-friendly exhibition Out of Egypt features genuine ancient Egyptian artefacts from Winchester Museum’s collection.

You can find out how the ancient Egyptians treated their dead and see objects that were placed in the tomb for the afterlife.

There are scarabs and mummified animals, a mummy mask and foot cover dating from the Roman period in Egypt, amulets and bronze coins.

One of the highlights of this exhibition is the ‘handson’ approach with activities, games and puzzles on offer for all ages.

You can write your name in hieroglyphics, count like an Egyptian and even hunt for creepy crawlies.

The museum has also tracked down some of Salisbury’s very own Egyptian artefacts. These include mummified crocodiles, mummy cloth, and papyrus given by Salisbury Museum to the Bournemouth Natural Science Society.

These will be back on display in Salisbury for the first time in more than 70 years.

Jane Ellis-Schön, curator of archaeology said: “Do not miss the opportunity to find out about what life and death was like for ancient Egyptians.

“You may even find out what a mummy could smell like.”

The exhibition opened on Monday and runs at the museum in Cathedral Close until March 28.