Name: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK

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The Petrie Museum is home to one of the world's largest and most important collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology, telling the stories of people who lived in the Nile Valley in the past.

Explore with highlights from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology. Tarkhan dress, One Day in Lahun, Hawara mummy portraits, A pyramid text, Akhenaten and the rays of the sun god Aten, Fragments of faience tiles and inlays from Amarna and more.

Entry to the museum is free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: Yes

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Tarkhan dress: This dress was excavated at Tarkhan, one of the most important cemeteries from the time that Egypt was unified around 3000 BCE.
One Day in Lahun: Lahun is in Fayum, 100 miles south of Cairo. It is the location of the pyramid site of Sensuret II (1877-1870 BCE).
Hawara mummy portraits: The mummy portrait panels in this case were found by Flinders Petrie at Hawara in 1888-89 and 1910-11 and date from the period of Roman rule over Egypt.
A pyramid text: ‘Pyramid texts’ are some of the oldest religious texts in the world.
Akhenaten and the rays of the sun god Aten: Fragment of relief, made from alabaster, showing a headless Akhenaten followed by Nefertiti and Meritaten before an offering table with three jars.
Fragments of faience tiles and inlays from Amarna: Faience is a glazed ceramic created in a similar way to glass.
Dancing girl cosmetic spoon: An intricate wooden toilet spoon used for storing or mixing perfumes and minerals for make-up.
Bead net dress: The dress may have been worn for dancing in Dynasty 5 (c. 2400 BCE).
Faience 'Ankh' from Meroe, Sudan: This hieroglyphic symbol for life is inscribed in Egyptian with the name of King Aspelta.

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Parking: Limited onsite accessible parking can be booked in advance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Food and drink: The Petrie Museum has no onsite café; however, refreshments are available from nearby food and drink outlets situated in the local area.
Toilets: Single-sex toilet facilities are available via key access from the museum. A gender-neutral accessible toilet is available on the ground floor of the adjacent Science Library.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

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Hire the museum: The Petrie Museum is available to hire for receptions, talks and seminars, film screenings, filming and photoshoots, and private tours.

Capacities: 65 people standing. 35 seated for talks and screenings. 20 for private tours
Availability: The Petrie Museum is available for hire Tuesday - Saturday evenings. We are unable to accommodate venue hire requests during our standard public opening hours or when the space is in use for teaching.
Food and drink: Our catering offer includes a selection of cold drinks (inclusive of an alcohol license) and canapes via our in-house supplier, Gather & Gather. Our team will assist with all catering orders as part of the booking process.

For more information please visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/hire-museum

Tuesday - Friday: 1pm–5pm.
Saturday: 11am–5pm.
Closed: Monday and Sunday.

Address: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK

Post Code: WC1E 6BT

Council: Camden

County: Greater London

By Car: Vehicle access to University College London is restricted. If driving, we recommend visitors park in the pay & display car parks surrounding the university.
By Bus: Bus routes 1, 18, 24, 29, 30, 68, 73, 91 and 134 all stop within walking distance.
By Train: We are located a short distance from the following London Underground stations: Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan): 480m. Warren Street (Northern, Victoria): 650m. Goodge Street (Northern): 320m. Euston (Northern, Victoria, National Rail Services): 320m. Russell Square (Piccadilly): 650m.
Parking: Limited onsite accessible parking can be booked in advance on a first-come, first-served basis.