Delighted to be appearing at Petrie Museum next Thursday on the ‘Animated Ephemera’ panel, alongside Prof Georgina Brewer and Lisa Randisi, when I’ll be discussing ‘theatrical performances’ at the Petrie. #Flinderella Event tickets are available here eventbrite.co.uk/e/animated-eph…

Starting next week! Reimagining Flinderella critically examines musical Flinderella: A Knight in Egypt, staged by UCL students to mark the knighthood of Egyptologist Flinders Petrie in 1923. Explore performance, power & practice in Egyptology from 25 Apr: bit.ly/3Jrm1UD

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Taking inspiration from the Museum’s fantastic collection of pots, and looking at styles, patterns, people and animals, join @luciavinti for our family activity tomorrow (13 April)!

Free entry, drop in 12 noon-2pm, all ages welcome.

Read more: bit.ly/3TTkrzz

Is public archaeology crucial to your studies or practice? Have you pushed the boundaries of public understanding of archaeology? Submit a case study showing innovative practice in public archaeology by 7 Apr for a student/early career roundtable event: bit.ly/3vM8js3

Join us this International Women’s Day for a free tour!

Delve into the history of the women behind the collection, from ancient women recorded in the world’s oldest medical document, to Egyptian workers who excavated on Petrie’s digs.

Meet 2pm Friday in the foyer! #IWD2024

Booking is now live for our next family event! Join us on an archaeological adventure and unearth buried artefacts in our collaborative activity Tombs of Tarkhan. Find us in the Museum on Sat 9 March from 11:00. Details: bit.ly/3S5qS2Z #archaeology #camdenfree

Discover what made Tarkhan one of the most important Egyptian cemeteries from the time of state formation (about 3000 BC). Join our table-top archaeological activity on Sat 9 March. Free, open to all from 11:00! Full details: bit.ly/3S5qS2Z #relaxedsaturday #camdenfree

⛵️ Sail through time to the fascinating world of Predynastic Egypt at our Paper Model Boat Making workshop next Friday 16 Feb! It's free to join and booking is now live via our website: bit.ly/3vjY3a2 #FamilyCrafts #WeavingHistory #camdenhalfterm

🎨 Looking for a creative half-term activity? Join us in the Museum next Sat 10 Feb for a Basketry and Weaving workshop with artist and educator Clare Sams. Booking is now live for the session at 12:30-14:00 or simply drop in from 11:00-12:30. More info: ucl.ac.uk/culture/whats-…

🛶 Oars at the ready! Join artist and educator Rosie Fuller for our February half-term workshop about ancient Egyptian boats. Come and create your own paper boat! Free entry, all ages welcome. Get more details on our site: bit.ly/3vjY3a2 #camdenhalfterm #relaxedsaturday

🌟 Explore an ancient craft at our workshop for all ages – Paper Basketry and Weaving on Sat 10 Feb in the Museum. Learn skills that span millennia and take home your own creation! Free entry, everyone welcome. Get the details: ucl.ac.uk/culture/whats-…

We're excited to welcome The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL students to the museum this Friday-Saturday as they host a set of installations inspired by ancient Egyptian deities. Drop in 13:00–17:00 Fri (limited entry) or 11:00–17:00 Sat for Otherlands: Museum for a Museum: bit.ly/3HjBwgg

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Looking for plans this weekend? Join our family workshop this Sat 9 December and learn the ancient Japanese craft of origami with artist Dr Lizzie Burns. Drop in from 11:00-12:30 to take part in this free event! Get more information on our website: bit.ly/3srcDM0

⏳ Last chance to see our family-focused display ‘Tutankhamun the Boy’, closing in December! Through ancient Egyptian games, toys, jewellery & figurines, we tell the story of what it was like to grow up by the Nile thousands of years ago. Visit us today: bit.ly/3fkKqzh