Secrets of Shabtis

Saturday, November 29, at 1:30 p.m.

Uncover the meaning of these small funerary figures and then hold an ancient Shabti!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Labyrinth Walk

Sunday, November 30, at 1:30 p.m.

Join us as we explore the Rosicrucian Labyrinth, modeled after the famous Chartres Labyrinth in France. Filled with beautiful California native plants, the Rosicrucian Labyrinth leads to the very center of a sacred oak grove. Learn about the history and design of labyrinths through a brief talk, and then join us as we walk the labyrinth together. The workshop begins at the front of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Amulets

Saturday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m.

Explore the protective symbols treasured along the Nile. Learn how ancient Egyptians honored their deities with amulets for power, luck, healing, and guidance.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Rosicrucian Peace Garden Tour

Sunday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m.

The banks of the Nile provided the ancient Egyptians with fertile soils and fresh water to farm wheat, fruits, and herbs that sustained their civilization for millennia. In celebration of their natural abundance, the ancient Egyptians would build elaborate and beautiful gardens that provided a place for family, leisure, and meditation.

We invite you to tour an authentic reproduction of an 18th Dynasty Peace Garden at Rosicrucian Park. We will explore some of the buildings and their uses, learn about the edible and medicinal plants, and meet our beloved fish.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Myths of Ancient Egypt

Saturday, December 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Preserved on their monuments and in their writing, the mythology of the ancient Egyptians has inspired humanity for millennia. We invite you to join us at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum to help us bring some of these myths to life.

In this workshop, our Museum Storyteller will reveal the meaning of some of the most sacred stories and legends related to the deities of ancient Egypt. You will hear the ancient Egyptian creation myths, the dramatic story of Osiris, how beer saved Egypt from an angry lioness, and more.

We then invite you to explore the museum, looking for evidence of these myths in our collection of ancient artifacts.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Wreath Making

Sunday, December 14, at 1:30 p.m.

TCelebrate the season by crafting a botanical wreath with natural materials gathered from Rosicrucian Park.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.