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Coffin of Amenhotep. Image © Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (Leiden, the Netherlands).

Egypt Extravaganza

From model-making and hieroglyphs to treasure trails and Egyptologists’ tales, you’ll feel like you’re back in Ancient Egypt at our Fascinating Mummies Egypt Extravaganza weekend. Here's what's happening...

A Slice of Life: Egypt!

Date: Sat 19 – Mon 21 May
Times: 11:00–13:00, 14:00–16:00
Venue: Ancient Egypt gallery, Level 3
Cost: Free, drop-in, suitable for everyone

Meet a Victorian Archaeologist recently returned from Egypt and hear tales of tombs, burials and curses!

Object handling with real artefacts from Ancient Egypt

Dates: Sun 20 – Mon 21 May
Time: 12:30–16:30
Venue: Grand Gallery
Cost: Free, drop in

Handle some genuine Ancient Egyptian objects then dress up Egyptian style and have your photo taken!

Magic Mummies

Dates: Sun 20 – Mon 21 May
Time: 12:30–16:30
Venue: Learning Centre, Level 4
Cost: Free, drop in

Make an Egyptian headdress or create your own hieroglyphic warnings to place on the door of your tomb/bedroom. Bring along a doll or teddy to turn into a mummy and we'll provide the bandages and amulets to go inside the wrapping!

New! The Three Pyramids online game

Three Pyramids game

Our Fascinating Mummies events are supported by Allander Print Ltd.

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Meet our Victorian Archaeologist in A Slice of Life Egypt.

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Canopic chest of Amenhotep.

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