Family Activities: Into the Afterlife at the Oriental Museum
Free half-term drop-in at the Oriental Museum: learn about the ancient Egyptian afterlife, see an obelisk and build a 3D obelisk model to take home.
About This Event
This half-term session explores what the ancient Egyptians believed about the afterlife, with a chance to see an ancient Egyptian obelisk on display in the galleries. Children can then build their own 3D obelisk model to take home. It is part of the Oriental Museum's free family programme. No booking is needed, activities suit children aged 5 to 11, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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