Recommended for all ages.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please read the subject matter warning before visiting.
Journey back through time to explore the mysteries, artistry and rituals from one of the world's most captivating civilisations in Discovering Ancient Egypt, opening Friday 25 October 2024.
This remarkable exhibition from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) offers a rare glimpse into the culture, daily life and beliefs practiced in ancient Egypt.
Explore stunning 3D light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, ornate sculptures and design, excerpts from sacred ceremonies including rare Book of the Dead scrolls, precious jewellery and collections of artefacts and artwork that transcend time and exemplify the Egyptian’s famed craftsmanship.
Book online in advance to secure your preferred time. Popular entry times sell out in advance.
Dine in the Temple Bar, learn from an Egyptologist and discover ancient Egypt in a new way.
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The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) brings archaeology and the ancient world to life with one of the world’s top ten Egyptian collections. Their collections are defined by the age-old civilisations of Egypt, the Classical World, the ancient Near East, and the Netherlands in prehistoric, Roman, and medieval times.
This is not a hands-on exhibition due to the nature of the displays and exhibits. We kindly ask our visitors to take note of the signs and be respectful throughout their visit.
Please allow 60 minutes to experience the exhibition.
Photography is permitted for personal use only, no commercial photography. No flash, tripods or selfie sticks please. No photography of mummified human and animal remains. Please follow sign directions.
Yes, a limited number of season passes are available until sold out.
The Australian tour of the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition is a partnership between the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Queensland Museum, the National Museum of Australia and the Western Australian Museum.
The exhibition is supported by the Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance (AGIEI) Program. The program provides funding for the purchase of insurance for significant cultural exhibitions. Without AGIEI, the high cost of insuring significant cultural items would prohibit this major exhibition from touring to Australia.
Delve deeper into the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition with our exciting program of events designed to enhance your museum experience.
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Join Dr Toon Sykora, curator of Egypt and Nubia collections at the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities as he offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on the exhibition.
Take an introductory course in Egyptology with our weekly series of lectures on Ancient Egypt, delivered by Dr Serena Love.
Join us for a unique dining experience set within the Temple of Taffeh gallery of the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition.
Join us for this fascinating insight into the world of Egyptian archaeology.
Mix up your own balms inspired by the scents of ingredients used by the ancient Egyptians in this hands-on workshop delivered by Bee On Third.
Bookings are essential for all school and children’s group visits.
A discounted price of $15 per ticket is available for booked groups. A group is identified as 10+ ticketed visitors attending together.
Schools experiencing socio-educational disadvantage (ICSEA below 1000) may be able to book discounted exhibition tickets.
Explore this unique school program with a focus on The Ancient World and Science as a Human Endeavour. Suitable for Year 7.
This Masterclass program is a whole-day package which includes a Curator presentation, visit to Discovering Ancient Egypt and interactive mummification workshop.
Curriculum links available (Year 7 History and Science v8.4 & 9.0).
Bookings available in October and November 2024. Spaces are limited.
You're invited to an after-school hours opportunity to learn about out 2025 program for schools, with exclusive previews to Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition and an exclusive visit into the science centre, SparkLab.
Thursday 14 November 2024. Tickets available soon.
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Borrow museum objects to connect learners with Queensland’s diverse cultures, histories and natural environments.
Discovering Ancient Egypt is a new exhibition from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities that presents more than 220 fascinating objects spanning over 3,000 years of society and culture.
Take a free self-guided audio or Auslan tour, before, during or after your visit. Use your device to connect to the Museum’s free wifi.
Please be advised that this exhibition includes sensitive subject matter, including the display of human and animal remains. In a separate gallery, there are five mummified individuals, the woman Ta(net)kharu or Tadis, the young girl Sensaos, the man Harerem, an unknown male and an unknown female.
Visitors have the option to bypass this gallery if they prefer.
While these remains are in the Museum’s care, we honour them with respect and dignity. We have consulted with First Nations groups and Egyptian–Australian communities about their display.
We approach this matter with a deep sense of responsibility and the trust placed in us. The existence of these remains encourages contemplation of profound questions about life, death, and the evolution of funerary rites and practices over time.
We hope the exhibition prompts visitors to reflect on these same big questions.
For accessibility assistance and resources for this exhibition, please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.
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