Papyrus Boat Building

Saturday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m.

Make your own model boat out of papyrus!

Papyrus is so much more than paper. In this hands-on workshop you will learn all about this majestic and very useful river plant.

We will briefly explore the biology, ecology, and history of papyrus and then we will view some of the ancient papyrus artifacts in the Museum’s collection, including an ancient marriage contract. Then you will learn how to make simple papyrus cordage and fishing line, how to craft a model papyrus boat, and we will show you how to make papyrus paper at home on your own!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Myths of Ancient Egypt

Sunday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m.

Preserved on their monuments and in their writing, the mythology of the ancient Egyptians has inspired humanity for millennia. We invite you to join us at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum to help us bring some of these myths to life.

In this workshop, our Museum Storyteller will reveal the meaning of some of the most sacred stories and legends related to the deities of ancient Egypt. You will hear the ancient Egyptian creation myths, the dramatic story of Osiris, how beer saved Egypt from an angry lioness, and more.

We then invite you to explore the museum, looking for evidence of these myths in our collection of ancient artifacts.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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