Join us every weekend at 12:30pm for one of our featured workshops!

All Weekend Workshops are free with museum admission.
For more information contact 408.947.3665
Or email info@egyptianmuseum.org

Museum Scavenger Hunt
4th Saturday of the Month

This activity is fun for the whole family!  Explore ancient Egypt’s fascinating view of the afterlife through our collection of human and animal mummies, canopic jars, and funerary boats and models.  Discover colorful and precious jewelry, pre dynastic pottery, glass and alabaster vessels, bronze tools, and Coptic textiles.  Answer a few questions in each gallery and receive a prize at the end of the hunt.  Number of participants is limited; tickets are handed out at the admissions desk on the day of the workshop.

Artifact Exploration
3rd Sunday of the Month

Join us as we bring some very special artifacts out for you to examine up close. Learn about basic artifact handling and examine pieces made from different types of materials.

Games & Leisure in Ancient Egypt
3rd Saturday of the Month

Life was not all work and no play in ancient Egypt.  Learn how the ancient Egyptians spent their free time. Try your hand at various popular games such as Senet, Mancala, and UR.

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
1st Sunday of the Month

Jewelry, while stylish, was more than just fashion to the ancient Egyptians. Learn about the different types of jewelry worn by the ancient Egyptians, how certain stones and styles served specific functions, and take an up close look at some of our rarely displayed pieces.

Ancient Egyptian Cosmetics
2nd Saturday of the Month

Learn the history of cosmetics in ancient Egypt. Discover how and why certain minerals were used, and how other nearby cultures influenced cosmetics in the region.

Egyptian Oils & Perfumes
2nd Sunday of the Month

Perfumes were often used in temple rituals as well as everyday life.  Discover how oils and perfumes were used in ancient Egypt and experience the scents of various types of perfumes.

Ancient Egyptian Mummies
1st Saturday of the Month

Egyptian mummies have fascinated people for thousands of years.  Join us as we discover how ancient rituals and modern technology have worked together to shape their stories.

The Wonders of Mesopotamia
4th Sunday of the Month

Join us as we explore the empires of this area such as the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and many more. Learn how these empires contributed to modern society through the invention of the calendar, mathematics, the alphabet, and glass blowing techniques.

Join us every Sunday at 11:30 am and every Thursday at 3:00 pm for our Hieroglyphic Workshop to learn about the language and writing system of the ancient Egyptians!