Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Overview
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.
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Practical Information
Tuesday - Friday 13:00 – 17:00. Saturday 10:00 – 13:00.
Closed: Christmas & Easter.
FREE ADMISSION.
University College London, London, WC1E 6BT
For More Information:
+44 (0)20 7679 2884
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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
- Address
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University College LondonLondonWC1E 6BT
- 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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Latest 1 review of Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
This is definitely a museum for serious Egyptophiles. Hit the British Museum first; if you're not a serious enthusiast you'll have come a long way and won't be impressed. Part of the appeal here is the history; writer Amelia Edwards' collection forms the basis of the museum, and it's named for Flinders Petrie, who, among other things, did the first excavation at Amarna, the city founded by...more