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"Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World" Exhibition Member Preview

  • Date:
  • March 20, 2026
  • Time:
  • 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Location:
  • Glass Pavilion, Glassalon
  • Price:
  • Free for All
  • Members Only
  • Adults
  • Families & Kids

Mummy portrait of a youth wearing an amulet. Egyptian, 150–200 CE. Encaustic on linden wood, 8 × 5 1/8 in. (20.3 × 13 cm). The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, 78.AP.262. Digital image courtesy of Getty’s Open Content Program

Celebrate the opening of Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World with an exclusive members‑only evening. Enjoy early access to this groundbreaking exhibition, which brings together rare objects — from intricately carved ivory wands and luminous gems to magical papyri and lead curse tablets — on loan from major institutions including the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Guests may explore the exhibition at their own pace or join a curator‑led tour at 6:45 or 7:20 p.m. to discover how ancient cultures used spells, amulets, and ritual objects to navigate the seen and unseen worlds. Please note: tour registration is separate from the Member Preview event, you can follow this link to register.

Enjoy a themed cash‑bar mocktail inspired by the exhibition, along with light snacks throughout the evening. Guests can also shop a special TMA Store pop‑up, offering exhibition‑inspired items for members to browse.

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