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Museums Unveil Scent Exhibits to Revive History

2/28/2026

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  • Museums are expanding scent-based exhibits to connect visitors with history.
  • Dr. Barbara Huber of the Max Planck Institute highlights growing interest in the 'archaeology of the senses'.
  • Recent projects recreate scents such as Queen Elizabeth II’s car and ancient Egyptian mummification balms.
  • Chemical analysis and historical research underlie the scent recreations to make history tangible.