Myths of Ancient Egypt

Saturday, December 13, 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.

Wreath Making

Sunday, December 14, at 1:30 p.m.

TCelebrate the season by crafting a botanical wreath with natural materials gathered from Rosicrucian Park.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

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.