For schools and teachers
This exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students and teachers to follow the ancient Egyptians’ journey from death to the afterlife.
Limited places left
The exhibition is booking out fast, but limited slots are still available for school groups. Book your free visit now to avoid disappointment. For availability, please contact the Ticket Desk.
Email: tickets@britishmuseum.org
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7323 8181
Download resources for visits
Introductory
presentation
An introductory guide to the exhibition. (PowerPoint,
4MB)
Teachers'
resources
Includes pre- and post-visit activities for Key Stage 2. (PDF,
1.8MB)
Students'
worksheets
Actiivities for Key Stage 2 students to complete during
an exhibition visit. (PDF, 760 KB)
Visiting the exhibition
Slots are still available for visiting the exhibition with your
class.
You will share the exhibition with the general public.
Email: tickets@britishmuseum.org
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7323 8181
School sessions
Exclusive exhibition school visits are now fully booked.
These take place between 10.00 and 12.30 on
11, 25 November, 2, 9, 16 December 2010
20, 27 January 2011
Nodjmet’s journey through the afterlife – fully booked
An interactive performance about the spells and rituals in the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Exhibition visit included.
10.30–12.30 on:
18, 29 November 2010 and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17 February, 3 March
2011
These sessions are fully booked.
The Book of the Dead in print
Explore the Book of the Dead as a written manuscript using rare books from the Paul Hamlyn Library. Exhibition visit follows.
10.30–11.30 on:
5, 12, 19, 26 November, 3 December 2010
and 7, 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11, 18 February 2011
These sessions are fully booked.
Free teachers' private view
Tuesday 11 January 2011, 18.00–20.00
Enjoy an exclusive visit and meet the schools team and curators. Find out about the school resources and sessions available to support both a visit to the exhibition and classroom work.
This event is fully booked.
