Egyptology after Hours: Museum late at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian & Sudanese Archaeology
Petrie Museum of Egyptian & Sudanese Archaeology, Malet Place, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT
The Petrie Museum houses an estimated 80,000 objects, making it one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world. Focusing on 'objects of daily use', the unique and personal items used by ancient peoples, we explore life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through the time of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic, Roman, and Coptic periods to the Islamic Age.
In 1998 our collection was designated "of outstanding importance" by the UK Government and the museum contains several world-firsts including:
- The world’s oldest example of a woven garment.
- The worlds oldest example of worked iron.
- The world’s oldest example of a Will on paper.
Join us after hours for an evening exploring Ancient Egypt and Sudan. Get up close and personal with the intimate objects used by people in the past and learn how the collection came to be housed at University College London. From stone tools to sarcophagi, amulets to armour and even Tutankhamun, a visit to the Petrie Museum is a must for anyone with an interest in Egyptology and the past.
No need to book, just come and explore! Our expert museum guides will be on hand to answer your questions and there will be colouring activities available for children of all ages.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 17:00 - 20:00
- Thursday 12 September:
- 17:00 - 20:00
Location & directions
Petrie Museum of Egyptian & Sudanese Archaeology, Malet Place, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT
- Directions:
- Entry to the museum is via the gate at the entrance to Malet Place. The museum is located towards the end of the street. what3words location: ///risen.wished.fakes
- Contact on day:
- Josh
- Telephone number:
- +442031089000
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Visitors requiring step free access should ring the museum buzzer on arrival. A member of our friendly visitor services team will escort you to the museum via our step free accessible route. This route is suitable for wheelchair users, those with limited mobility and visitors with pushchairs / prams. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you would like further information or have questions about our event accessibility. We can be contacted ahead of time by email: [email protected].
