Travel back in time to explore the fascinating world of ancient Egypt in a spectacular new international exhibition featuring over 300 original artefacts. On daily until Sunday 12 November 2023.
What would life have been like, living beside the river Nile, when pharaohs ruled in the shadow of pyramids covered in gleaming white limestone?
Discover the answers to these and many more questions as we take you back in time to explore the magnificent civilisation that flourished in Egypt for thousands of years. From the stories of the pharaohs told in hieroglyphs and the engineering marvels of the pyramids and temples, to exquisite jewellery and intricate craftsmanship. More than 300 objects, immersive displays and scale models recreate the awe-inspiring majesty of long-lost tombs, cities and monuments, showing how Egyptian society lived, worked and worshipped.
Exhibition highlights include the mummified remains of Ta-Khar, a wealthy Egyptian woman who lived during the 25th Dynasty (165-656 BCE); a 2,000-year-old papyrus from The Book of the Dead; jewellery and adornments worn by wealthy Egyptians; stunning carved reliefs and statues of animals, gods, pharaohs and more.
Featuring the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts ever to come to New Zealand, some dating back as far as 4,500 years, Egypt: In the Time of the Pharaohs is an unmissable experience for time travellers of all ages.
This exhibition discusses death and the afterlife, and mummified human remains are on display. There are wāhi whakanoa available at the exit.
