Discover the wonder and mystery of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Organized by the Royal Ontario Museum, this very popular travelling exhibit, Egypt, Gift of the Nile, is on display from March 5 until May 1, 2011 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Fed by fertile soil along the river and protected from foreign invasion by the vast deserts, this ancient culture lasted thousands of years. A life-size replica sarcophagus, original artifacts and models illuminate the life of a rich and complex society influenced by the ebb and flow of the Nile.
Inspired by Egypt, Gift of the Nile, is our March Break Drop-in Afternoons running from March 14 -18 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Themes include:
Monday – Mummies and Archaeology,
Tuesday- Food and Clothing,
Wednesday – The Nile and Transportation,
Thursday – Paper and Society,
Friday – Hieroglyphics and Egyptian Art.
Special guests, crafts and activities will be part of each afternoon. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is by donation.
The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road #18 between Fergus and Elora, and the galleries are open weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and 12:00 pm to 4:00pm on weekends and holidays.
