Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Wheelchair accessible
A small archaeology museum in London, home to one of the world's largest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese artifacts.

šŸ“œ Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology, part of University College London.
šŸ” Houses over 80,000 artifacts from the Nile Valley, illustrating life from prehistoric to Islamic periods.

Why Go

šŸŗ Explore one of the world's largest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese artifacts.
🌟 See unique items like the world's oldest dress (c. 2800 BC) and earliest linen.
šŸ’” Gain intimate insight into ancient Egyptian daily life, technology, and art.
šŸ”¦ Experience a genuine feeling of exploration with provided flashlights in dimly lit displays.

Why Avoid

šŸ‘€ Displays are very packed, making individual items hard to appreciate.
šŸ“ Minimal information on displays, an online guide only highlights ten exhibits.

Tips

ā³ Allow at least two hours to appreciate the detailed artifacts.
šŸ“š Artifacts are available for student research, so displays may change.

Cost

šŸ’° Free entry, no booking required.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tuesday-Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 11am-5pm. Closed Monday, Sunday, and during Christmas/winter & Easter holiday periods.

Toilets

♿ Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet available.

Accessibility

♿ Some routes suitable for wheelchair users, lifts available.

Last updated 7 days ago

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