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2 The Egypt Centre holds the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in Wales, with over 2000 ancient objects on display. Most of the artefacts are from the collection of Sir Henry Wellcome, however we also have objects on loan from other places such as the British Museum, Aberystwyth University, and Woking College. Entry to the museum is Free* Open:* Tuesday Saturday 10.00am 4.00pm Egypt Centre Swansea University Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP *Some events may carry a separate charge and may run outside regular museum opening hours.

3 The House of Life tells the story of everyday life in ancient Egypt displaying artefacts that were used on a daily basis including household furniture, children's toys, jewellery and clothing. The House of Death explores the ancient Egyptian attitude to death and religion, with exhibitions that include mummified animals, magical amulets, death masks and even the book of the dead. A Fabulous day! We loved the dress up and handling the artefacts! Thanks. Free Public Activities Play the ancient board game Senet, handle real ancient Egyptian artefacts and learn to write your name in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Try your hand at mummification as you practice on our dummy-mummy, or have a go at our colouring activities, themed trails and audio guides. You can even dress up and try on ancient Egyptian style clothing, so remember to bring your camera! Exploring Packs available to hire for just 1 Activity pack includes worksheets on topics including writing Hieroglyphs, mummification, animals and the gods of ancient Egypt.

4 7th, 13th, 22nd, 30th Curator s Talks Dr Carolyn Graves-Brown Join us for a second series of Curator s Talks on exciting Egyptian topics: Wednesday 7th Faience in ancient Egypt Tuesday 13th Costume and textiles Thursday 22nd Gifts for the gods Friday 30th Music and Musicians Suitable for ages 18+ Limited places Booking is essential 3.00pm 4.00pm Free for active volunteers* 5 per talk for non-volunteers *You must have volunteered at least 9 hours over the month prior to qualify as an active volunteer.

5 Saturday 10th British Science Festival National Waterfront Museum The Egypt Centre will be taking part in the British Science Festival 2016 at the National Waterfront Museum this September! Discover the science behind mummification as you become an ancient Egyptian Priest and have a go on our dummy mummy. You can also have a go at our ancient Egyptian board game Senet. Loved by both the rich and the poor people of ancient Egypt, this is a game of strategy, number and chance. Family Friendly All Welcome Drop in to our stand at the National Waterfront Museum 10.00pm 4.00pm Free Event Wednesday 21st Dylan Thomas & Ancient Egypt Dulcie Engel Independent Researcher Dylan Thomas grew up in a period of great fascination with all things ancient Egyptian following the discovery of Tutankhamun s Tomb in Egyptian symbolism crops up throughout his early short stories, and plays a crucial role in such poems as My world is pyramid, Should lanterns shine and Altarwise by owl-light. In this talk, Egypt Centre volunteer Dr Dulcie Engel discusses the significance of Ancient Egypt to Swansea s most famous son. Friends of the Egypt Centre Swansea University Fulton House Room 2 3 for non members Annual Membership from 10 Doors open at 6.30pm with talk starting at 7.00pm

6 Wednesday 19th Not Just an Aftermath Dr Manuela Lehmann The British Museum, Project Curator Tell el-dab'a is a settlement that is well known for its Second Intermediate Period and New Kingdom houses, temples and palaces. Less well known is that this site was settled extensively in the Late and Ptolemaic Periods as well. Changes in the traditional Egyptian architecture evolve into a quite different settlement layout. New research is giving insights into a typical Egyptian settlement in the time after the New Kingdom in the Delta. Friends of the Egypt Centre Swansea University Fulton House Room 2 3 for non members Annual Membership from 10 Doors open at 6.30pm with talk starting at 7.00pm 25th 28th Curious Creatures Half Term Workshop From the wondrous Phoenix to flying snakes, the ancient Egyptians believed in some very curious creatures. Discover the importance of animals in daily life and how they were connected with the ancient Egyptian gods. Explore the afterlife and the monsters that guard the way, and have a go at making your very own Egyptian winged serpent to take home with you. Suitable for ages 6-10 Limited places Booking is essential 1 day workshop Children dropped off at 10am, collected at 3.00pm 20 for the day per child Early Bird Booking! Pay before 15th October and pay only 15 per child

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8 Wednesday 9th Gifts for the Gods Dr Lidija McKnight University of Manchester Votive animal mummies were produced in their millions by the ancient Egyptians as a means of communication between man on earth and the divine. At the University of Manchester, cutting edge non-destructive scientific analysis is being used to help unravel the secrets of these ancient animal mummies. X-rays and CT scans help to tell us about the contents of the bundles, as well shedding light on how the mummies were manufactured. Friends of the Egypt Centre Swansea University Fulton House Room 2 3 for non members Annual Membership from 10 Doors open at 6.30pm with talk starting at 7.00pm Friday 18th Photographing Antiquity II Photography event After the success of last year s event, the Egypt centre will once again be giving you the opportunity to photograph real ancient Egyptian artefacts outside of their cases! Take on the challenge of our gallery lighting conditions and use your skills to take the best photos of our collection as well as some dramatic gallery shots. A selection of the best photographs taken will then became part of our new touring exhibition, being displayed in the Taliesin Arts Centre, then the Grand Theatre Swansea and Carmarthen County Museum! Suitable for ages 18 + Limited places Booking is essential 5.00pm 7.00pm OR 7.00pm 9.00pm 5 per person

9 Saturday 3rd Night at the Museum Family Event Have you ever wondered if the museum displays really do come to life at night? Well now is your chance to find out! Join us at the Egypt Centre for this award winning event perfect for the whole family. Come face to face with the many different characters within the museum. Challenge the Amarna Princesses to a game of Senet and ask the boy King Tutankhamun to show you how to perform a mummification. Have a go at their activities and ask them questions to complete your activity book. Family Friendly All Welcome Limited places Booking is essential 4.00pm 6.00pm Free Event Wednesday 14th Akhenaten: What was he trying to do? Professor Alan Lloyd Swansea University Some years ago Nicholas Reeves published a book entitled Akhenaten: Egypt s False Prophet. Other writers have treated Akhenaten more positively as a cross between Socrates and Jesus Christ. In this lecture I want to analyse the written and archaeological evidence to determine the origins of his religious agenda and its precise nature. Friends of the Egypt Centre Swansea University Fulton House Room 2 3 for non members Annual Membership from 10 Doors open at 6.30pm with talk starting at 7.00pm

10 The Egypt Centre Gift Shop has a wide range of gifts perfect for the whole family! Jewellery With a wide range of jewellery at great prices featuring collections locally produced and inspired by ancient Egypt. Souvenirs We have a number of Egypt Centre branded items including torches, key rings, pens and postcards. As well as replica Egyptian statues, just like the ones on display. Perfect for those one of a kind gifts this Christmas! Don't forget to ask about Gift Wrapping. Gifts The Egypt centre has a wide range of warm winter scarves in a variety of festive colours and designs. You can also find Egyptian perfume bottles, incense burners and recycled Egyptian glassware. Toys There s plenty to keep the children occupied, including a range of stationery, statues, toys, books, and games, as well as so much more. Front of House & Gift Shop Manager Lauren Wale: l.j.thomson@swansea.ac.uk

11 Starting from just 10.00, Friends of the Egypt Centre Membership is perfect for those who love ancient Egypt, history and museums - and you will be helping to support the Egypt Centre, Wales only museum of Egyptian antiquities! The Friends of the Egypt Centre organise an exciting programme of talks by museum professionals and Egyptologists each year, as well as visits to other museums, and other social events. Discover Our monthly talks cover a wide range of topics from current museum exhibitions and practises to the latest theories and discoveries about ancient Egypt. Enjoy Come along and share your thoughts, meet new people and make new friends at our talks and social events. As a member you will be eligible for a discount in the museum gift shop during seasonal promotions. Support As a Friends member, you will be helping to support the Egypt Centre, making sure our galleries stay open to the public and that the museum stays free of charge! Be part of Wales only museum of Egyptian antiquities. For further information or to become a member please contact the Membership Secretary Wendy Goodridge: w.r.goodridge@swansea.ac.uk

12 As a volunteer you can meet new friends, learn new skills, get on a career path, and have the satisfaction of helping run Wales' only museum of ancient Egypt! The adult volunteer programme runs Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm and is open to anyone over the age of 18! We rely on volunteers to maintain our galleries, welcome our visitors, answer enquiries and give guided tours. You can also volunteer as an educational leader for visiting school groups, become an admin assistant or even a documentation assistant working with the collection! We also offer Free Egyptology classes for our volunteers and give them the opportunity to handle artefacts usually on display within the museum or in storage. So what are you waiting for? Sign up as a Volunteer Today! If you would like to join us please contact: Volunteer Manager Syd Howells: Tel: l.s.j.howells@swansea.ac.uk

13 Any child aged can become a young volunteer. You don t need to know anything about ancient Egypt or museums, but you do need an interest in history, heritage and working with lots of different people! No other museum in the UK is run by young people so completely! The young volunteer programme runs 10.am 4.pm every Saturday, and during school holidays. Morning, afternoon and full day shifts available. As a young volunteer you will become a Gallery Assistant. This means you will be looking after the galleries, talking with visitors and demonstrating our hands-on activities such as mummification.

14 Opening Times* Mon-Fri 10:00 6:00 Saturday 11:00 3:00 Enjoy a spot of lunch Delicious food served daily including, pasta, ploughman's lunch, sandwiches, wraps, homemade soup and even full roast dinners! Perfect for a short break Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate with a nice handmade cake. *Occasionally the café may be closed to the public due to conference booking. Please contact catering on to check before your visit. Disabled toilets available as well as baby changing facilities.

15 Where to find us The Egypt Centre is situated on Swansea University Singleton Campus, and is part of the Taliesin building (Number 32 / 32.1 on map). Arriving by bus Please see the First Cymru website for full details. Bus numbers 2A, 3A, 4 and 82A depart from the Quadrant Bus Station for the University s Singleton Park Campus and return at regular intervals. Parking The University must advise that only disabled visitors are able to park on Campus itself. Pay & Display. All other vehicles park in Swansea s Recreation Ground Car Park (approximately 500m walk away), or at the Pub on the Pond. Pay & Display.

16 Entry to the museum is Free* Open:* Tuesday Saturday 10.00am 4.00pm Egypt Centre Swansea University Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP *Some events may carry a separate charge and may run outside regular museum opening hours. Highly rated Museum in Swansea.