Ancient Egypt

Senior secondary students

With a focus on Archaeology, students will:

• Explore the Museum’s collection of ancient artefacts
• Excavate a dig site using archaeological techniques
• Record and interpret the archaeological finding to understand the site

Minimum 20 students (or equivalent cost $297), maximum 30 students (contact us for options with larger groups)

Cost $14.85 per student

Lower secondary students

This program is designed for groups of 60 students. The program will run with two separate activities: Archaeological Investigation and Mummification DIY.

• Archaeological Investigation
  • Excavate an Egyptian dig site using archaeological techniques
  • Record and interpret the archaeological findings to understand the site
• Mummification DIY
  • Explore the Museum’s collection of ancient artefacts
  • Learn the Ancient Egyptian process to mummify a body. This is an interactive presentation.

Minimum 20 students (or equivalent cost $297), maximum 60 students (contact us for options with larger groups)

Cost: $14.85 per student

Primary students

This program looks at many aspects of Ancient Egyptian life. Primary school students can:

• Excavate Egyptian artefacts in our mini archaeological dig
• Explore the Museum’s collection of ancient artefacts
• Learn the process of Mummification through an interactive presentation
• Dress up as an Ancient Egyptian
• Participate in a hieroglyph challenge

This program will be tailored for each group as there is not enough time to cover all of these activities.

Minimum 20 students (or equivalent cost $297), maximum 60 students (contact us for options with larger groups)

Cost: $14.85 per student

* Programs typically run for 4 hours, however each is fully customizable to meet your specific needs.