Bringing a pet cat to an exhibition? Such an avant-garde concept became a reality recently in Shanghai as the"On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptian" officially opened to the public at the Shanghai Museum on July 19th, 2024, which will run until August 17th, 2025. This is the largest and highest-level exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held, and the first of its kind in Asia. At the same time, tickets for the related "Meow Night" event are also on sale, offering a special"Pet Ticket" that allows visitors to bring their pet cats to the exhibition. This is also a world-first initiative in comprehensive museums.

At 12:00 PM on July 19th, tickets for the Meow Night event went on sale exclusively through Ctrip. Each session can accommodate 2,000 visitors, with 200 "Pet Tickets" available per session, allowing entry for one pet cat per ticket. In ancient Egypt, the cat goddess Bastet was revered as a symbol of protection and spirituality. And such worship of Bastet has transcended time, aligning with the modern affection for pet cats. During the exhibition, visitors can take photos with their pets in the Cat Temple area, and enjoy activities such as "Traveling through Egypt with Pets," "Interactive Cat Paws," and "Cat Paw Messages."

The Shanghai Museum has arranged event insurance for every Meow Night visitor and has invited qualified surgeons to be on-site to handle any potential emergencies. It also offers cat-friendly facilities such as a depository for cats, sedatives for stressed cats, and cat strollers as thoughtful services.

In recent years, the encounter of adorable pets with museums has brought a youthful edge to these seemingly serious institutions. Cats at the Palace Museum and dogs in Dunhuang have become popular internet celebrities. Each cat there has its own name receives regular baths, and is fed by dedicated staff. The "Imperial Cats" in the Palace Museum have constituted a unique sight within the palace walls, becoming a classic subject for countless photography enthusiasts.

At the Guanfu Museum, the "Guanfu Cats" serve as cultural ambassadors, not only helping prevent rodent infestations but also attracting visitors with their charming appearances. While cats at the Chaotian Palace in Nanjing,as popular internet stars, have become subjects of cultural and creative products.

Looking at examples from foreign museums, as April 4th marks World Stray Animals Day, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens, Greece, held a special open event on the nearby Sunday, welcoming visitors to bring their pets for a visit. Many visitors have brought their pet dogs along.

Source:Lingnan on the Cloud

全球首创！携宠物猫一起到上海博物馆看展！

携带宠物猫一起看展？这么前卫的事儿日前在上海实现了。2024年7月19日，“金字塔之巅：古埃及文明大展”在上海博物馆正式向公众开放，展期至2025年8月17日。这是有史以来全球最大规模、亚洲最高等级的古埃及文物出境展。而在开展同一时间，与该展相关的“博物馆奇‘喵’夜”活动门票也正式开售，特设“携宠票”，允许观众携带宠物猫一同观展。这在全球综合类博物馆中尚属首创。

奇“喵”夜门票于7月19日12:00启售，由携程旅行网统一售卖。每场观众2000人，其中携宠票200张，每张携宠票仅限带一只宠物猫入场。在古埃及，猫神巴斯特被视为守护与灵性的象征，埃及人对猫神的崇拜超越了时空的界限，与现今人们对宠物猫的喜爱不谋而合。观展的同时，观众可在展厅特设的猫神庙区域与爱宠留影，还可以体验“携宠云游埃及展”“猫爪互动”和“猫爪留言”等项目。

上海博物馆为每位奇“喵”夜的观众都购买了一份活动保险并特邀有资质的外科医生驻场，处理可能发生的紧急意外。馆内还提供猫友好装置、猫寄存处、猫咪情绪稳定剂和猫推车等贴心服务。

近年来，当萌宠与博物馆相遇，看似高冷严肃的博物馆也变得“年轻态”起来。故宫的猫敦煌的狗，都是带动人气的网红。每只猫都有独立的名字，定期洗澡、专人喂食，故宫博物院的“御猫”是红墙内一道独特的风景，也成为无数摄影爱好者的经典素材。

在观复博物馆，“观复猫”更是文化大使。它们不仅担负起防止鼠患出现的职能，还通过自己萌态可掬的形象吸引着众多参观者慕名前往。南京朝天宫博物馆里的猫也是颇受欢迎的网红，还被做成了文创。
从国外博物馆的例子来看，4月4日是世界流浪动物日，位于希腊雅典的国家当代艺术博物馆在临近的周日举办特殊的开放活动，欢迎观众携带宠物入内参观，不少观众携带宠物狗进入参观。

（羊城晚报·羊城派综合扬子晚报、澎湃新闻、新民晚报等）

翻译|洪婷