A teenage boy wearing a blue shirt looks closely at an object on display inside Discovering Ancient Egypt featuring hieroglyphics

Papyri & Hieroglyphics Kids Workshop


Tuesdays & Thursdays
8 – 17 April 2025

10am – 11am

11:30am – 12:30pm

Recommended for ages 5 – 15.
See event details below for suitable session times.

Both workshops on Tuesday 15 April are Auslan interpreted.

INVENTory, Queensland Museum Kurilpa. Level 4
Map

$15 per participant
Guardian/carer supervision required, however do not require a ticket.

Come discover the wonder of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet these school holidays! Led by Egypt expert Dr Serena Love, these workshops will explore ancient Egyptian language and symbolism so you can create your own personalised message.

This workshop celebrates our newest exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt (tickets sold separately).

Sessions for ages 5 – 8:

  • Tuesday 8 April: 10am & 11:30am
  • Thursday 10 April: 10am & 11:30am
  • Tuesday 15 April: 10am (Auslan interpreted)

Sessions for ages 9 – 15:

  • Tuesday 15 April: 11:30am (Auslan interpreted)
  • Thursday 17 April: 10am & 11:30am

More Information

Spaces are limited. Bookings are essential.
A maximum of two carers/guardians per participating child is required to supervise for the full duration of the workshop. Guardians do not require a ticket.

Workshop ticket does not include exhibition entry to Discovering Ancient Egypt.
Please note, the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition includes sensitive subject matter including the display of human and animal remains. Read the full subject matter warning statement.

Accessibility

We offer a range of downloadable accessibility and sensory resources for moving around the museum, to help plan your visit.

For accessibility assistance and resources for this exhibition, please visit our accessibility page or contact the museum on (07) 3153 3000.

Learn more

More museum fun for kids

Looking for more fun and engaging museum experiences? Our self-guided kids audio tour and Eye Spy Booklet are great additions to your child's visit to Discovering Ancient Egypt.

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