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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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University College London
Malet Place
London
WC1E 6BT
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Weapons and War
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 7679 2884
General information (Fax)
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020 7679 2886
E-mail
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petrie.museum@ucl.ac.uk
Website
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www.petrie.ucl.ac.uk/
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Open
Tues-Fri 1300-1700
Sat 1000-1300
Closed Bank holidays
Easter & Christmas Period Closed
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Description
The Petrie Museum houses an estimated 80,000 objects, making it one of the greatest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world. It illustrates life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through the time of the pharaohs, the Ptolemaic, Roman and Coptic periods to the Islamic period.
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Collections description
The collection is full of 'firsts': One of the earliest pieces of linen from Egypt (about 5000 BC); two lions from the temple of Min at Koptos, from the first group of monumental sculpture (about 3000 BC); a fragment from the first kinglist or calendar (about 2900 BC); the earliest example of metal from Egypt, the first worked iron beads, the earliest example of glazing, the earliest 'cylinder seal' in Egypt (about 3500 BC); the oldest wills on papyrus paper, the oldest gynaecological papyrus; the only veterinary papyrus from ancient Egypt, and the largest architectural drawing, showing a shrine (about 1300 BC).
More than these highlights, though, the collection is uniquely important because so much of it comes from documented excavations. The large typological series of objects (amulets, faience, objects of daily use, tools and weapons, weights and measures, stone vessels, jewellery) provide a unique insight into how people have lived and died in the Nile Valley.
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Articles
Summer Museum Events For Children And Young People
Eight Thousand Years of Egypt At The Petrie Museum
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Trails
On The Trail Of The Ancient Egyptians In UK Museums
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Events
Black Civilizations in the Nile Valley: Film Screening
When We Ruled: Robin Walker and Angela Osbourne in Conversation
Lecture
Pot Moulding: Half Term Workshop
Workshop (Event)
Ancient Egypt and Slavery in the USA
Lecture
Drawing Egypt: Architecture and Monuments
Lecture
Hidden Histories Guided Tour: Adornment Ancient and Modern
Lecture
Hammer Horror's The Mummy: Film Screening
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Loan service
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities
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