The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is a history and culture museum that was originally established in 1927 by the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, a spiritual and cultural movement drawing from several world religions that originally gained prominence in 17th-century Europe. The museum draws more than 110,000 annual visitors and showcases the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts on the American West Coast in a museum building located next to the organization's regional headquarters. A wide variety of exhibits showcase the customs, beliefs, and daily lives of ancient Egyptians, with special exhibits focusing on the culture's religions and famed mummification and entombment rituals for the deceased. Docent-led tours are available for small groups and organizations, including curriculum-incorporated school tours. The museum's spaces also host a variety of meditation groups and special events related to the Rosicrucian Order.

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