"Egypt Through Time" Exhibit
August 6 - January 30
More than a home for ruins of the ancient past, Egypt is a country that has evolved and changed over time, yet has remained uniquely Egypt. This exhibit will trace the culture of Egypt from its earliest manifestations in the Stone Age, through the ages of the pharaohs, Copts and caliphs, to Egypt of the modern day. This exhibit will be composed of over one hundred artifacts and images, bringing tens of thousands of years of culture to life.

The people of ancient Egypt live on in their descendants, and they continue to honor and practice much of the culture of their ancestors. Egypt is uniquely “Egyptian”, and the people are proud of their history and the modern culture and society they have created. In this exhibit, we will explore and celebrate all that is uniquely Egyptian from both the ancient past to the modern day.

"Foucault’s Pendulum" Book Salon
Saturday August 6, 10:30 am
Held at the Rosicrucian Research Library at Rosicrucian Park (Entrance on Randol Ave)
Book Salons are informal gatherings to discuss a book the participants have chosen to read and review. All are welcome! For more information, contact the Library at (408) 947-3695 or librarian@rosicrucian.org. Foucault's Pendulum is Umberto Eco at his mystifying best, as a group of scholars wryly decide to create a literary hoax by inventing Templar connections to all mystical groups. In so doing, they set off a chain of (metaphysical?) events that quickly spins out of control. Read the book and join the discussion!

Rosicrucian Research Library Tour
Every Saturday in August, 1:00 pm (except Saturday August 20th)
A brief orientation to the Rosicrucian Research Library’s resources for study.

Hieroglyph Workshop
Sunday August 7, 12:30 pm
Free with museum admission.

Rosicrucian Park Tour
Monday August 8, 3:30 pm
Presented by Julie Scott, Grand Master, Rosicrucian Order, AMORC
Learn about the history and architecture of this beautiful park that serves as the spiritual center for Rosicrucians around the world.

Ancient Mystery Schools Salon
Tuesday August 9, 7:30 pm
Presented by Grand Master Julie Scott, MA
The initiatory rites of the ancient Mystery Schools were guarded with utmost secrecy, usually under the penalty of death, yet mystics and scholars have been able to piece together many elements of these ancient ceremonies. This evening we will explore the initiatory aspects of the ancient Mystery Schools and the transforming power of initiation.

"You are the Pharaoh!" Children’s Workshop ~SOLD OUT~
Saturday August 13, 9 am - 5 pm
This day-long festival and workshop, You are the Pharaoh is where children will experience life in ancient Egypt, from the everyday dress, to Egyptian dance and food.

Children's Events:

• Dress like an Egyptian
• Hieroglyph workshop
• Egyptian lunch
• Ancient game of Senet
• Egyptian dance
• Amulet making
• Educational film in planetarium
• Museum tour

This workshop is for both boys and girls, between the ages of 8 and 12. Enrollment fee is $50 for Friends of the Museum and $75 for non-members for this eight-hour workshop. For more information, please contact the museum events coordinator at (408) 947-3665 or e-mail info@egyptianmuseum.org (workshop limited to 20 children.) ~SOLD OUT~

Cosmetics Workshop
Saturday August 13, 1:00 pm
Free with museum admission.

Cleopatra Lecture
Monday August 15, 3:30 pm
Presented by Juanita Ortiz
Held in the Visitor Center of the museum and is free with museum admission.

Full Moon Meditation
Friday August 19, 8:30 pm
Drawing on the energies of Light, Life and Love symbolized by the Full Moon, a brief meditation will be held in the Rosicrucian Peace Garden.

"Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Ancient Mystery Schools"
Presented by Julie Scott M.A.

SALON
Friday August 19, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Atrium of the Grand Temple
Suggested Donation: $10

WORKSHOP
August 20 - 21, 9 am - 5 pm
Social Area Grand Temple Building
Suggested Donation $75

MEMBERS-ONLY LECTURE
Saturday August 20, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Grand Temple

The ancient Mystery Schools were centers of study and mystic initiation in the ancient Western world, where the mysteries of the Universe, of Nature, and of humanity were explored. These “schools” educated students in natural laws and principles so they could better live in harmony with them; encouraged introspection in order to know one’s self; and engendered within a feeling of connection with the Great Mystery of the Universe. Drawing on the resources of the Rosicrucian archives and current scholarly research, we will explore the beliefs and practices of the Mystery Schools of Orpheus, ancient Eleusis, and Delphi, Pythagoras, Mithras, and Egypt, including Akhenaton, Osiris and Isis. We will also apply techniques used in millennia past, in order to experience some of the lessons of these mystical traditions. Finally, we will explore how the Rosicrucian tradition perpetuates the wisdom of these ancient Mystery Schools today.

Julie Scott serves as the Grand Master of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC in North America and is the Director of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, California. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Supreme Grand Lodge of AMORC. Julie Scott is a teacher and a student. Her favorite subjects include history (especially ancient Egypt and Greece), myth and ritual, and sustainable business practices. She has a Master of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and most appreciates spending time in nature, including long walks on the beach and through forests, and at Rosicrucian Park, tending the plants and greeting guests.

To register: please email us.

Garden Walking Tours
Saturday August 20, 3:30 pm
Concentrating on the role of the home garden and its place in Egyptian life, this tour will include the healing attributes of many of the garden plants, and the significance of the architectural elements of the garden.

"The Pyramid Age: Egypt’s Old Kingdom" Lecture
Saturday August 20, 6:15 pm
The pyramids at Giza were built during the time of the greatest power of some of the most famous kings the world has ever known, the pharaohs of Egypt. This lecture will cover the inception of Egypt as a nation through the invention of the pyramid, and finally, to the collapse of the Egyptian State. Why were the Pyramids built and for whom? What did they tell us about the power of the king? How could such a powerful nation collapse into chaos? This historical overview of the time period will answer these questions.

Cost: All lectures cost $10 each for Friends of the Museum and $10 each for their first guest; $20 per lecture for non-members and $5 for students and seniors with ID. (Friends of Isis and above are complimentary.)

Location: Planetarium, corner of Park and Naglee, San Jose, CA.

Reserve Your Place: To charge by phone call 408.947.3665. Or, send a check including your drivers’ license number or credit card number with expiration date. Indicate the amount to be charged, and the lecture date(s). All reservations must include your telephone number.

For More Information: Contact the Museum Lecture Series Coordinator at 408.947.3665 or e-mail us.

Hieroglyph Workshop
Sunday August 21, 12:30 pm
Free with museum admission.

Conservation Lecture
Monday August 22, 3:30 pm
Presented by Julia Bussinger
Held in the Visitor Center of the museum and is free with museum admission.

Mummification Lecture
Monday August 29, 3:30 pm
Presented by Eric Bricmont
Held in the Visitor Center of the museum and is free with museum admission.

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