Our Fascinating Mummies events are supported by Allander Print
Ltd.
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
Unwrap a Mummy
Dates: Sat 11 – Sun 19 February
Times: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00,
14:30,15:00 (each session lasts 45 mins)
Where: Learning Centre, Level 4
Suitable for: Age 7+
Cost: £3 per session
Booking: Choose a day and time to
book online
or call 0300 123 6789
We need an archaeologist! An Egyptian mummy has been discovered.
Can you enter the ceremonial chamber, unwrap the mummy and find out
how the person died?
In association with Edinburgh International Science
Festival.
A Slice of Life: Victorian Egyptologist
Date: Sunday 12 February
Times: 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00
(drop-in)
Where: Ancient Egypt gallery, Level 3
Our new character, A Victorian Egyptologist, is just back from
another expedition. See what he brought back and hear his
tales of burials, tombs and curses.
Pyramid Challenge
Dates: Sat 17 – Sun 18 March
Times: 12:30–16:30 (drop in)
Could you build a pyramid? Try out pyramid designs, or help our
guest expert, David Lightbody, build a giant pyramid out of
cardboard boxes.
Part of National Science and Engineering Week 2012.
Themed Sunday: Magic Mummies
Date: Sun 18 March
Time: 12:30–16:00 (drop in)
Make a mummy mask or Egyptian necklace for Mother's Day.
Egypt Extravaganza
Date: Sun 20 – Mon 21 May
Time: 12:30–16:00 (drop in)
A two-day Ancient Egyptian special, with hieroglyphs and
pyramids. Bring your own teddy or doll to make into a mummy!
A Slice of Life: Egypt!
Dates: Sun 12, Sat 18 – Sun 19 February, Sat 17
– Sun 18 March, Sat 21 – Sun 22 and Sat 28 – Sun 29 April, Sat 19 –
Mon 21 May
Times: 11:00–13:00, 14:00–16:00 (drop in)
Our new Slice of Life historical character, a Victorian
Egyptologist, is just back from another expedition. See what he
brought back and hear his tales of burials, tombs, mummies and
curses.