Egyptian Days
28 & 29 July, 18, 19, 25 & 26 Aug,
10.00 – 12.00 & 1.00 – 3.00, £2.00 per child
Family Fun Day – Egyptians
2 Aug, 11.00 – 4.00
Exhibition Details
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Amazing Egyptians
Sat 02 Jul 11 - Wed 31 Aug 11
An exhibition aimed at families, exploring the customs and traditions surrounding life and death in Ancient Egypt. Follow the journey to the afterlife from the magical spells and the strange superstitions to the bandaging of bodies and the fascinating burials. With treasures abounding and organs galore, this exhibition promises to give visitors a real taste of how the Ancient Egyptians saw the afterlife. And watch out for the mummy...!
Programme of events
Egyptian Days
28 & 29 July, 10.00 – 12.00 & 1.00 – 3.00, £2.00 per child
Make a Shabti servant and pyramid with Education Officer, Amy Longstaff, to complement the Amazing Egyptians exhibition which runs until 31 August. Booking required on 01833 690606. Maximum of 12 (accompanied) children per session.
Family Fun Day – Egyptians
2 Aug, 11.00 – 4.00
A drop in day of fun for all the family includes storytelling with Adam Bushnell, making scarab beetle badges with Lone Helliwell and creating papyrus bookmarks with Vicky Holbrough and much more. Follow an Egyptian trail to complement the exhibition Amazing Egyptians, which runs until 31 August. Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies.
Egyptian Days
18 & 19 Aug, 10.00 – 12.00 & 1.00 – 3.00, £2.00 per child
Paint yourself as a Pharaoh and make a royal crown with Education Officer Amy Longstaff, to complement the Amazing Egyptians exhibition which runs until 31 August. Booking required on 01833 690606. Maximum of 12 (accompanied) children per session.
Egyptian Days
25 & 26 Aug, 10.00 – 12.00 & 1.00 – 3.00, £2.00 per child
Jewellery making Egyptian style is on the cards in these sessions aimed at creating a decorative Egyptian collar and scarab band, to complement the current Amazing Egyptians exhibition which runs until 31 August. Booking required on 01833 690606. Maximum of 12 (accompanied) children per session.
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