Details of our new blockbuster Secret Egypt Exhibition - Admission FREE - Join us at the UK Launch by registering for tickets at www.scenecentral.co.uk

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2. Secret Egypt
Unravelling truth from myth
11 February – 5 June 2011
This brand new blockbuster The displays bring together over 200 objects
from some of the most important Egyptian
exhibition will allow visitors to collections in the country. Highlights include a
investigate the truth behind giant granite statue of Ramesses II from the
British Museum, a rare sculpture of Queen
some of the popular myths
Nefertiti from the Ashmolean, a gold pendant
about ancient Egypt. discovered in the hands of a robber trapped in
a collapsed tomb and a well preserved
mummy of a woman called Perenbast.
Did aliens build the pyramids?
What was the mummy's curse? The exhibition will display many treasures
Were the Egyptians obsessed previously unseen by the public including
objects from Manchester University Museum,
with death? the Birmingham Museum collections and
Bolton Museum.
Shabti box © Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery
The Herbert is proud to be a family friendly venue
Buggy friendly H Breastfeeding friendly H Changing facilities H
Kids menu in the café H Dressing up areas H Things to touch H Things to smell H
Things to play with H Interactive exhibitions H
Watch our Film Trailer and keep updated on all things Secret Egypt by visiting
www.secretegypt.org.uk

3. Family Events
SECRET EGYPT FAMILY SEASON
11 February – 5 June
LET HERBOT Explore the delights and intrigues of ancient
SHOW YOU Egypt with our season of family events, creative
THE WAY! workshops, trails and games. For full details
please go to www.theherbert.org or ask at
reception.
We’ve got the Mummy you bring the Daddy FREE
Saturday 26 March, 1.00pm – 3.30pm
A chance for families to grab dads, big
Welcome to our Secret Egypt brothers, uncles or granddads and drop-in for
family events guide. an afternoon of family challenges and dad
friendly activities!
Drop in throughout the afternoon.
We have loads of FREE fun and creative
activities to accompany the Secret Egypt
Tiny Tot Explorers – Sensory play FREE
exhibition. From messy, hands on explorations
Thursday 31 March
for 1-3 year olds to a special event for children
Morning session 10.30am – 11.30am
and their dads and male carers, there's
Afternoon session 1.00pm – 2.00pm
something for all the family! We also have a
Bring your tots from 1-3 years to a sensory play
range of exciting holiday workshops where you
session inspired by ancient Egypt. The session
can explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt.
promises to be messy and will provide plenty of
wet and dry materials for the children to
There is always lots to see and do at the
explore. Booking is essential as spaces are
Herbert. Our family friendly robot Herbot will
limited, please call 02476 294774.
show you the way so pick up a guide during
your visit to find out about all the things your
little Herberts will love to get up to…
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
There will be activities on most days between
For further information about our FREE family 10.30am – 3.30pm. Please check our website
activities or to join our families mailing list visit for further details www.theherbert.org
www.theherbert.org.
The look of the ancient Egyptians FREE
21 – 25 February (February half term)
Don't forget A week of exciting activities covering everything
that when our events
you need to know about ancient Egyptian
and activities are busy,
you can pick up our clothing, accessories and armour!
Family Trail to explore
our family friendly Incredible Inventions FREE
permanent galleries. 11 – 15 April & 18 – 22 April (Easter holiday)
Join us to discover some of the ancient
Egyptians' amazing inventions, which we still use
today.
It’s officially
Winner of Britain’s most A day in the life of ancient Egypt FREE
The Guardian Family Friendly 30 May – 3 June (Whitsun holiday)
Museum
Family Friendly Explore the busy everyday lives of ancient
Museum Award Egyptians including food, hygiene, leisure, work
2010 and worship, in this action packed week of
family activities.

4. Events
Tutankhamen
Secret Egypt Exhibition Launch FREE
Thursday 10 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Join us for the launch of our new blockbuster
exhibition, and be the first to witness the
mysteries of Secret Egypt revealed.
Please rsvp if you want to attend by emailing
jamie.perry@theherbert.org or calling
02476 294774.
Egyptomania! £10 / £5 Friends
Friday 18 March, 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Join us for an evening of entertainment
inspired by All Dressed Up and Secret Egypt.
Enjoy music and learn dances from the 1920s
as you are transported back to the heyday of
Egyptian exploration, mystery and intrigue.
Come dressed for the occasion! The best
themed costume will win a special prize.
Booking is essential. Please book at the
Herbert reception or on 02476 294774.
Secret Egypt: Revealing Objects Tour FREE
FREE Egyptian Family Activities
Wednesdays, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May & 1 June
1.00pm – 1.30pm
Chris Kirby and Ali Wells, curators of the
exhibition, will be revealing fascinating facts
about some of the remarkable objects on
display.

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Secret Egypt has been made possible by the generous support of the following organisations.
Kindly supported locally by
IKEA and Touch FM

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