Ancient Love

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

Love poetry, marriage customs, and the surprising tenderness of ancient Egyptian romance.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Rosicrucian Research Library Tour

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

A rare look inside the Research Library and its collections on mysticism, Egyptology, and philosophy.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Cats!

Sunday July 5, 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.

Secrets of Shabtis

Saturday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m.

Handle an authentic shabti, a ritual funerary figurine, while exploring ancient beliefs about service, labor, and eternal responsibility in the afterlife.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Perspectives of Pollinators

Sunday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m.

Learn about the crucial roles of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in our ecosystems and then experience the world from a whole new perspective! This interactive workshop combines education and exploration, allowing participants to gain insight into the lives of these amazing creatures and understand their critical role in our world. Learn about these vital creatures through hands-on activities, explore practical ways to make your garden more pollinator-friendly, and visit our newly established Monarch Butterfly Garden. Join us for a journey into the fascinating world of pollinators!

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Scribe School

Saturday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum invites all aspiring poets, tax collectors, and tomb painters to enroll in Scribe School!

Scribes worked tirelessly to record every detail of ancient life. Starting at a young age, scribes would begin the process of learning over 700 unique hieroglyphic characters, as well as the hieratic and demotic forms of the Egyptian written language. Once fully trained, a scribe could expect to join an elite class of scholars in charge of documenting and running the Ancient Egyptian civilization.

If you feel yourself drawn to the literary life and aspire for greatness, enroll in Scribe School at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. Scribes will be given basic instruction in writing in Hieroglyphics, correct posture and form, and will then create their own personal cartouche.

Admission is free with paid entry to the museum.

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

Mummification Apprenticeship

Sunday, July 19, 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.

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.