Exploring the Ancient Egyptian Night Sky

Saturday, December 20, at 1:30 p.m.

Discover how ancient Egyptians and neighboring cultures read the night sky, interpreted celestial signs, and connected astronomy with ritual and daily life.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Plant Music

Sunday, December 21, at 1:30 p.m.

What does a plant’s song sound like? Using cutting-edge biofeedback, we’ll turn nature’s electric whispers into melodies you can hear.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Cats!

Saturday, December 27, at 1:30 p.m.

The ancient Egyptians were the original cat people. Cats can be found in Egyptian tombs, in ancient art, and even found mummified by the thousands as votive offerings. Cats were revered as protectors of grain from mice, warrior goddesses and protectors of children. Killing a cat, even accidentally, was sometimes a capital offense.

Please join us to learn the secrets of why the ancient Egyptians loved the feline form, how cats influenced the ancient Egyptian spiritual beliefs, and even meet a mummified ancient Egyptian cat up close!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Prehistoric Rosicrucian Park

Sunday, December 28, at 1:30 p.m.

Travel beyond ancient Egypt into deep time and explore the geological and ecological history beneath your feet at Rosicrucian Park.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Cleopatra: The Many Stories of the Last Pharaoh of Egypt

Saturday, January 3, at 1:30 p.m.

Travel back in time to the world of Cleopatra to learn some of the many stories of Cleopatra VII, one of the most intriguing women in all of history. We will then work as historians to carefully uncover the many layers of Cleopatra's story, exploring how history is woven from different perspectives.

As we sift through tales from various eras, we'll learn about the art of historiography—how historical narratives are shaped and reshaped over time. Uncover how biases and cultural viewpoints have potentially clouded our perspective of Egypt's last pharaoh. As a team, we will work to evaluate and contrast these diverse accounts, to separate myth from fact and discover the "true" Cleopatra!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Forest Bathing

Sunday, January 4, at 1:30 p.m.

Come bathe in the tranquil beauty of Rosicrucian Park and learn about the practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. In 1982, Japanese researchers discovered that simply being in a forest for short periods of time improved the health of participants. Recent studies have shown that even 20 minutes of mindful presence in an urban park has been shown to significantly improve mood, anxiety, stress levels, feelings of well-being, and to even boost the immune system!

We will walk Rosicrucian Park’s California Native Plant gardens, meet some old trees, and practice mindfulness in an urban forest. Together, we will study basic forest bathing techniques, hone our forest senses, and discover some of the beautiful beings that live in Rosicrucian Park.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Ancient Egyptian Timeline Workshop

Saturday, January 10, at 1:30 p.m.

How old is ancient?

The ancient Egyptians lived deep in the past, but that past spanned nearly 6,000 years! Come join us at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum where we work together to build a large-scale interactive timeline of ancient Egypt. We will explore how some of our artifacts, pivotal world moments, monumental structures, and charismatic pharaohs fit into the not-so-distant past of Egyptian history.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Understanding the Nature of Clouds

Sunday, January 11, at 1:30 p.m.

Using our ultrasonic fog generator, we’ll explore how clouds form and flow across the sky. Together, we will discover how clouds reveal the larger patterns that shape our weather.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Mummification Apprenticeship

Saturday, January 17, at 1:30 p.m.

The ancient Egyptians believed that the preservation of the human body was critical to safe passage into the afterlife. Beginning with simple burials in the desert sands, the Egyptians created new methods of mummification that prevented the decay of the body for thousands of years. Exquisitely preserved, these ancient Egyptians provide deep insight into the beliefs and lives of Ancient Egyptians while simultaneously challenging us to explore even deeper questions.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is the current home and resting place of the human remains of four mummified ancient Egyptians. Come learn their stories and much more.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

The Color of Nature & The Nature of Color

Sunday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m.

In this workshop, we'll explore the science behind color perception and how the evolution of language has broadened our color spectrum. Participants will engage in activities to learn how our eyes and brain interpret colors, and how training can enhance our ability to discern more hues. We will then walk Rosicrucian Park in its full bloom to see how we can "see" more colors with patience and mindfulness. Discover the blend of biology, history, and training that can expand how you see the world!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Solar Boats

Saturday, January 24, at 1:30 p.m.

Discover the sacred funerary boats in the museum’s collection and learn more about the ancient Egyptians’ eternal connection to the Nile River.

Bask in the rays of the sun deity, Ra as he travels across the sky each day. Together we will explore the dangerous passage his Solar Boat takes through the Duat each night. We will then build our own Solar Boat to place in a tomb to help the deceased make it to the afterlife.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Rose Care: Winter Pruning for Spring Blooms

Sunday, January 25, at 1:30 p.m.

Step behind the scenes of Rosicrucian Park’s rose garden. Learn essential winter pruning techniques that set the stage for lush spring blossoms, skills you can bring into your own home garden.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.

Temple Training

Saturday, January 31, at 1:30 p.m.

Enter the world of the ancient priesthood! Learn their daily practices, create your own musical instrument, and participate in a symbolic offering to the lioness deity Sekhmet.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

Participation in this workshop will count towards the Junior Archaeologist Program graduation.