How do you decipher an ancient Egyptian object? What can they tell us about what life was like for ancient Egyptian people?
Look closely at coffins and items from peoples' tombs, as we examine people in ancient Egypt: from everyday lives to kings and queens. We'll think carefully about why we study ancient Egypt and what we could do better.
Contact us on 01223 332904 or email to book, or to discuss your needs.
This is available as a museum-teacher led on-site session or an online session. Sessions must be booked in advance.
Museum led on site session
scheduled for 2 hours
available for up to to two classes
one hour is taught, one hour is self-led, the groups then swap
self-led resources are available
use our lunch room to store belongings and eat lunch
Online session
scheduled for 30, 45 or 60 minutes depending on your preference
led by a museum teacher and involves close-looking at objects and games
similar content to our onsite session
Studio session
An optional extra available on some dates throughout the term
Sliding scale of charges based on your school type one hour session in our studio, supported by our studio assistants
You can book a session here. More information on the session can be found here.
Or online sessions can be booked via this link and are available on Tuesday - Friday afternoons.
We have developed a range of resources to help teachers bring this subject to life in the classroom. Resources include in gallery videos, activities, object information. Resources can be found here.
'I can’t believe there were actual mummies!' - KS2 pupil
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