Ancient Egypt: Secrets of the Museum Collection
Location
Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton / Jambinu
Dates
Dates
Friday 4 April – Monday 9 June 2025
Tickets
Free exhibition
Discover the stories and objects of Ancient Egypt from the Museum's early collections.
Explore how the Western Australian Museum's historical collecting practices brought these remarkable objects to Western Australia, and how modern scientific advancements are uncovering new insights into their origins and significance.
From the enigmatic mummified 'cat' to floral garlands thousands of years old, this collection reveals the fascinating intersection of history, authenticity, and technology.
Take a behind-the-scenes look into our archives and uncover how innovative research methods are bringing new understanding to these ancient objects. Plus, get a closer look using our electronic kiosk to examine selected pieces in greater detail.
Special exhibition events
Join Dr Moya Smith and Dr Alanah Buck as they take you through Ancient Egyptian afterlife and the artefacts that remain.
Thursday 3 April | 5.30pm - 7pm
Our activity corner in the Mid West Gallery will be brimming with hands-on activities inspired by Ancient Egypt these school holidays!
Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities
Find all the hieroglyphs hiding in the Museum and decode them to decipher the ancient symbols.
Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities
Create your own mummified feline friend - perfect for aspiring archaeologists!
Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities
Get hands-on with a collaborative mummification project while you learn with your family.
15, 16 and 22 April 2025 | 10am - 1pm
Get hands-on with a collaborative mummification project.
Thursday 1 May 2025 | 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 3 May 2025 | 1pm - 4pm
Join Dr Moya Smith and Dr Heather Tunmore as they take you through the landscape and excavations of an Ancient Egyptian tomb.
Wednesday 21 May | 5.30pm - 7pm
The touring of these works from the Western Australian Museum Collection is supported by Metal Manufactures Electrical Merchandising.
