Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World

March 21, 2026 – July 5, 2026

Featuring rare loans from the Louvre, the British Museum, and more

Step into a world where magic shaped everyday life. Cursed! invites you to explore the stories of famous sorcerers like the Greek Medea and confront charming demons like the Mesopotamian Pazuzu.

Discover the real objects behind the myths, including intricately carved ivory wands, luminous gems, and lead curse tablets, all dating from 2000 BCE to 300 CE. These works reveal a timeless human desire: to influence the unseen forces that govern life and death.

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Ticket Age Ranges

Unless otherwise noted, ticket categories are defined as follows:

• Ages 0–4: Free, no ticket required
• Ages 5–17: Child ticket
• Ages 18 and up: Adult ticket

These age ranges apply to events and exhibition tickets only. Programs such as classes and the Family Center may follow different guidelines.

Lead Image: Amulet with the demon Pazuzu. Neo-Assyrian, 681–627 BCE. Chalcedony, 4 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 in. (12 × 7 × 9 cm). The Wyvern Collection, 2048. Photo: Private collection, UK