Cat mummy

Dates

Saturday 12 April -  Sunday 27 April 2025 | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Dates
-
Ages
All ages
Cost

$2 per activity

Age

All ages

Location

Mid West Gallery

Site access information

The Museum of Geraldton is fully accessible. Call (08) 9431 8393 for assistance. More about accessibility and amenities >

Did you know that cats were so special in Ancient Egypt that they were often mummified? 

Some of them were beloved pets, mummified to accompany their owners in the afterlife, while others were offered to the goddess Bastet in exchange for blessings of health and protection. 

Get hands-on in this paws-itively exciting activity and create your own mummified feline friend - perfect for aspiring archaeologists! 

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