Shanghai Museum Hosts 'Meow Night': A Purr-fect Blend of Cats and Ancient Egyptian Art

Shanghai Museum attracts visitors with an exhibition featuring ancient Egyptian cat imagery. On Saturday nights, up to 200 guests can bring their own cats to explore the exhibit. Inspired by the Egyptian goddess Bastet, this unique event is part of 'The Secrets of Saqqara' display.

The Shanghai Museum has become a summer hotspot thanks to its new exhibit, 'The Secrets of Saqqara', which showcases ancient Egyptian relics, including cat statues and feline imagery.

In a unique twist, the museum allows up to 200 visitors to bring their own cats on Saturday nights, creating a purr-fect blend of history and pet ownership.

Drawing inspiration from Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of protection often depicted as a cat, this event has created a fun and engaging way for both people and their pets to interact with historical art.

(With inputs from agencies.)