The Sacred Ibis

Saturday 8 March 2025

11am – 12pm

Suitable for all ages

Theatre, Queensland Museum Kurilpa. Entry via Level 2. Map

Adult	$15
Concession	$10

Ticket does not include entry to Discovering Ancient Egypt.

Dr Sally Wasef shares her 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.

This talk forms part of our International Women’s Day celebration of women in STEM and will feature a Q&A with Dr Wasef following her presentation.

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Tickets are limited. Bookings are essential.
This event does not include entry to Discovering Ancient Egypt. If you would like to visit the exhibition, 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.

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