Thursday 10 May 6.30–7.30pm Talk Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Saturday 12 May 11am–4pm Family activity Grant Museum of Zoology
Thursday 17 May 6–7.30pm Talk Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
13 Amulets: Inspiration and Making d.challis@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 4138
Members of Basketry Plus discuss the objects in the Petrie Museum that inspired them in the creation of the exhibition 13 Amulets, and give a practical demonstration of basketmaking techniques. Find out more about this craft technique that has been used for thousands of years (exhibition runs 8 May–26 May. See p.25).
What on Earth? Family Activity Day
zoology.museum@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3108 2052 www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/whats-on/grant_listings
This summer, let us take you on an epic odyssey of unusual objects. A bounty of bizarre bones and bits of brutish beasties await you in our special Saturday opening of the museum. The specimen-based activities will have you getting your hands on an abundance of enigmatic animal items. Part of Silly Season at the Grant Museum.
Coptic Egypt in the Petrie Museum: Trail Launch d.challis@ucl.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7679 4138
The launch of a new trail uncovering the Early Christian period in Egypt through objects in the Petrie Museum, written by Copt scholar Carol Downer. Copies of the trail will be given out, and some of the objects covered will be highlighted in the museum with a short introductory talk at 6.30pm. Sponsored by the British Egyptian Society.
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