Rosicrucian Peace Garden Tour

Saturday, May 27, at 12:00 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.

Cats of Ancient Egypt

Saturday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m.

The Ancient Egyptians were the original cat people. Cats can be found in Egyptian tombs, in ancient art, and even found mummified by the thousands as votive offerings. Cats were revered as protectors of grain from mice, warrior goddesses and protectors of children. Killing a cat, even accidentally, was sometimes a capital offense.

Please join us to learn the secrets of why the Ancient Egyptians loved the feline form, how cats influenced the Ancient Egyptian spiritual beliefs, and even meet a mummified Ancient Egyptian cat up close!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Forest Bathing

Saturday, May 27, at 3:00 p.m.

Come bathe in the tranquil beauty of Rosicrucian Park and learn about the practice of Shrin Yoku, or forest bathing. In 1982, Japanese researchers discovered that simply being in a forest for short periods of time improved the health of participants. Recent studies have shown that even 20 minutes of mindful presence in an urban park has been shown to significantly improve mood, anxiety, stress levels, feelings of well-being, and to even boost the immune system!

We will walk Rosicrucian Park’s California Native Plant gardens, meet some old trees, and practice mindfulness in an urban forest. Together, we will study basic forest bathing techniques, hone our forest senses, and discover some of the beautiful beings that live in Rosicrucian Park.

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, May 28, at 12:00 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.

Cats of Ancient Egypt

Sunday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m.

The Ancient Egyptians were the original cat people. Cats can be found in Egyptian tombs, in ancient art, and even found mummified by the thousands as votive offerings. Cats were revered as protectors of grain from mice, warrior goddesses and protectors of children. Killing a cat, even accidentally, was sometimes a capital offense.

Please join us to learn the secrets of why the Ancient Egyptians loved the feline form, how cats influenced the Ancient Egyptian spiritual beliefs, and even meet a mummified Ancient Egyptian cat up close!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

The Intelligent Trees of Rosicrucian Park

Sunday, May 28, at 3:00 p.m.

Come meet the Trees of Rosicrucian Park! Founded in 1927, Rosicrucian Park is home to a diverse community of trees from around the world. Join us for a guided walk where we will learn about urban forest ecology, explore the emerging fields of tree intelligence and fungal communication, and learn how humans might need to rethink our relationships with these beautiful organisms.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Mummification Workshop

Saturday, June 3, at 1:30 p.m.

he Ancient Egyptians believed that the preservation of the human body was critical to safe passage into the afterlife. Beginning with simple burials in the desert sands, the Egyptians created new methods of mummification that prevented the decay of the body for thousands of years. Exquisitely preserved, these Ancient Egyptians provide deep insight into the beliefs and lives of Ancient Egyptians while simultaneously challenging us to explore even deeper questions.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is the current home and resting place of the human remains of four Mummified Ancient Egyptians. Come learn their stories and much more.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

The Magic of California Native Plants

Sunday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m.

How much do you know about the biodiversity of our region? We invite you on this relaxing tour of Rosicrucian Park’s six acres of California Native Gardens. Our Master Gardener will reveal some of the fascinating species native to California, along with their wonderful secrets. You will learn how we created a habitat for native pollinators, including attracting four species of hummingbirds, while saving millions of gallons of water per year, helping preserve this precious natural resource. Come learn how you can do this at home.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Life of a Scribe

Saturday, June 10, at 1:30 p.m.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum invites all aspiring poets, tax collectors, and tomb painters to enroll in Scribe School!

Scribes worked tirelessly to record every detail of ancient life. Starting at a young age, scribes would begin the process of learning over 700 unique hieroglyphic characters, as well as the hieratic and demotic forms of the Egyptian written language. Once fully trained, a scribe could expect to join an elite class of scholars in charge of documenting and running the Ancient Egyptian civilization.

If you feel yourself drawn to the literary life and aspire for greatness, enroll in Scribe School at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Scribes will be given basic instruction in writing in Hieroglyphics, correct posture and form, and will then create their own personal cartouche.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

The Intelligent Trees of Rosicrucian Park

Sunday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m.

Come meet the Trees of Rosicrucian Park! Founded in 1927, Rosicrucian Park is home to a diverse community of trees from around the world. Join us for a guided walk where we will learn about urban forest ecology, explore the emerging fields of tree intelligence and fungal communication, and learn how humans might need to rethink our relationships with these beautiful organisms.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Papyrus Boats

Saturday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m.

Make your own model boat out of papyrus! Papyrus is so much more than paper. In this hands-on workshop you will learn all about this majestic and very useful river plant. !

We will briefly explore the biology, ecology, and history of papyrus and then we will view some of the ancient papyrus artifacts in the Museum’s collection, including an ancient marriage contract. Then you will learn how to make simple papyrus cordage and fishing line, how to craft a model papyrus boat, and we will show you how to make papyrus paper at home on your own!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Forest Healing Workshop

Sunday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m.

Come bathe in the tranquil beauty of Rosicrucian Park and learn about the practice of Shrin Yoku, or forest bathing. In 1982, Japanese researchers discovered that simply being in a forest for short periods of time improved the health of participants. Recent studies have shown that even 20 minutes of mindful presence in an urban park has been shown to significantly improve mood, anxiety, stress levels, feelings of well-being, and to even boost the immune system!

We will walk Rosicrucian Park’s California Native Plant gardens, meet some old trees, and practice mindfulness in an urban forest. Together, we will study basic forest bathing techniques, hone our forest senses, and discover some of the beautiful beings that live in Rosicrucian Park.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Cats of Ancient Egypt

Saturday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m.

The Ancient Egyptians were the original cat people. Cats can be found in Egyptian tombs, in ancient art, and even found mummified by the thousands as votive offerings. Cats were revered as protectors of grain from mice, warrior goddesses and protectors of children. Killing a cat, even accidentally, was sometimes a capital offense.

Please join us to learn the secrets of why the Ancient Egyptians loved the feline form, how cats influenced the Ancient Egyptian spiritual beliefs, and even meet a mummified Ancient Egyptian cat up close!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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