Walk Like An Egyptian

16th February 2010

Type: Editors Picks

Categories: Middlesbrough Arts

Curses, rampant mummies and alien landings. These are the legacies of the amazing culture that was Ancient Egypt. But only as portrayed by films and television throughout the last century.

The truth is however, every bit as intriguing. It is earth's longest lasting civilisation, spanning over 4,000 years. The rulers of Egypt were thought of as Gods and strangely, so were many animals. The ancient Egyptians became masters of chemistry in their efforts to preserve bodies, developed extraordinary death rituals and built huge structures unsurpassed until the 20th century. New discoveries and interpretations of their lives are being made almost daily and the controversy over the ownership of archaeological artefacts rages amongst the international museum community.

You can experience a slice of this extraordinary history in a new and unique exhibition at the Dorman Museum where you really can 'Walk Like an Egyptian'. Visit your favourite god in the holy temple or peer into a tomb containing real mummies! Find out how the Egyptians prepared for life after death and how ordinary people lived day to day. There are lots of things to do from dressing like a pharaoh, building a pyramid and embalming a body! This exhibition has something for all ages.

The museum has secured original artefacts from collections in Manchester, Aberdeen, Durham and Birmingham to add to its own material collected by Flinders Petrie who held the first professional Egyptologist post in Britain.

Students from the Cleveland College of Art and Design have created the sets and interactives for this exhibition which is supported by family events, educational and activity packs as well as a free prize draw.

Walk Like an Egyptian Exhibition at the Dorman Museum

Exhibition information

Walk Like an Egyptianat the Dorman Museum, 16 February 2010 to 7 November 2010, Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 to 17:00. Last entry is 16.45.

Please note the following dates have a later opening time. These are for staff briefings and training sessions. 10th March 10am; 8th April 10am; 12th May 10am; 10th June 10am; 7th July 10am; 12th August 10am; 8th September 10am; 14th October 10am; 10th November 10am.

Access information for the Dorman Museum

The Dorman Museum offers full disabled access throughout.Wheelchair and pram access is available to all floors.

The lift can accommodate up to three wheelchairs and three carers or teachers at any one time.

There are 2 disabled parking bays immediately in front of the museum and the museum can be accessed via a ramp to the automated front door.

A wheelchair is available for use by visitors, prior notice is preferred.

Male, female and disabled public toilets are located on the ground floor and there are clearly marked fire escapes to the front & rear of the building.

The Dorman Museum is located at Linthorpe Road, adjacent to Albert Park in Middlesbrough Postcode: TS5 6LA, Tel: 01642 813781.

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