Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
About Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
The Petrie Museum is one of the largest and most fascinating collections of Egyptian archaeology anywhere in the world. There are over 80,000 artefacts showing the development of Egyptian culture, technology and daily life from prehistoric to Roman times. The collection includes the world's earliest surviving garment, a dress of around 2800BC.
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Facilities
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Tuesday to Friday 13:00 – 17:00. Saturday 10:00 – 13:00. Closed: Christmas & Easter. FREE ADMISSION |
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| Payment Facilities |
Free entry |
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Address
| Address: |
University College London
London
WC1E 6BT
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7679 2884 |
Location Information for Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
| Address: |
University College London
London
WC1E 6BT
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7679 2884 |
| Public transport: | Cross Tottenham Court Road and turn right. Turn left along Torrington Place. Opposite Waterstones bookshop turn left into Malet Place and enter the door under the banner. |
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Events at Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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Archaeological Ghost Stories: MR James at Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Literary Event19 Jul 2012
Gabriel Moshenska (UCL) explores the archaeological activities of ghost story writer M R James.
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Egyptian Mausoleum: SW London Walk at Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Tour21 Jul 2012
An event to visit the Egyptian and Eastern inspired tombs of two Victorians in South West London.
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Fit at Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Special Event19 Jun 2012
Whose is better - the Ancient Greek or Ancient Egyptian sculpted body?
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Fit Bodies: Statues, Athletes and Power Exhibition at Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Museum Exhibition1 Jun 2012 to 15 Sep 2012
This exhibition explores Fit Bodies in the ancient and modern world.
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