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Pyramid Bar
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Café Muse and the adjacent Pyramid Plaza will come alive after hours. Drop into the Pyramid Bar from 5:30pm every Friday night in February.
Featuring Middle Eastern-inspired fare and beats set against the backdrop of the Pyramid Plaza, each Friday night offers an opportunity to add an after-hours viewing of Discovering Ancient Egypt, or one of our Pyramid Talks, or both! Pre-purchase a platter for two with your tickets to the Pyramid Talks or exhibition.
The Pyramid Talks series will feature:
- Friday 7 February: King Tut's Curse and the “Truth” about Ancient Egypt, presented by Dr Jasmine Day
- Friday 14 February: Hearts of Glass: The Neiger Brothers’ Egyptian Revival Jewellery, presented by Dr Jasmine Day
- Friday 21 February: Sexuality, Gender, and the Divine in the Ancient World, presented by Alastair Blanshard, Professor of Classics and Ancient History and the Director of the Centre for Western Civilisation at The University of Queensland
- Friday 28 February: Pyramids and Pop Culture, hosted by Chris Salter, Head of Cultures and Histories at Queensland Museum Kurilpa.
King Tut's Curse and the “Truth” about Ancient Egypt
Explore the power struggle between scientific and sensational interpretations of ancient Egypt in this talk presented by anthropologist and Egyptologist Dr Jasmine Day.
Hearts of Glass: The Neiger Brothers’ Egyptian Revival Jewellery
Dive into the history of early 20th century glass jewellery and the influence of Tutankhamun’s tomb upon these spectacular designs.
Sexuality, Gender, and the Divine in the Ancient World
Join Professor Alastair Blanshard to discover the vivid and intimate mythological stories of the ancient Egyptians and their influence on civilisation.
Pyramids and Pop Culture
Join a lively discussion-slash-trivia-game to test your knowledge of ancient Egypt and pop moments that owe their success to this fascinating civilisation.
More Information
Food and drink are not permitted to be consumed within the museum's exhibition spaces.
If you would like to visit Discovering Ancient Egypt or attend any of the Pyramid Talks, please purchase your tickets separately.
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 moreDiscovering Ancient Egypt
Journey back through time to explore the mysteries, artistry and rituals from one of the world's most captivating civilisations.
The Sacred Ibis
Hear groundbreaking research on the genetics of The Sacred Ibis, once thought to be farmed for the purpose of sacrifice for the god Thoth in Ancient Egypt.
Hounds of Ancient Egypt
Gain a fascinating insight into ancient canine burials, the relationship between dogs and humans and their use as votive offerings during ancient Egyptian times.
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Accessibility
Accessibility and sensory information to help you plan your visit to Queensland Museum Kurilpa.