Ancient Egypt for Kids
- Free Activities
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- Museums + Galleries
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Embark on a magical journey through ancient Egypt at the NGV’s exhibition designed just for kids!
Step into the world of pharaohs, pyramids, and timeless art as your family explores the lives of these fascinating historical figures. The exhibition, housed in the NGV’s vibrant children’s gallery, offers an immersive experience with a selection of intriguing artifacts from the NGV antiquities collection.
Young explorers will delight in cracking hieroglyphs by turning their names into ancient Egyptian writing using crayons and frottage, while toddlers can create vibrant pictures inspired by life along the Nile. Build your own pyramid with specially made boxes to understand the impressive tombs of pharaohs, and test your knowledge with a fun, richly animated multimedia quiz. Collect hieroglyphs along the way and be rewarded for your discoveries, making it an exciting blend of learning and play that brings the wonders of ancient Egypt to life for curious minds and adventurous spirits.
Until 6 October.
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Child Friendly Dining
Gallery Kitchen and Tea Room. You are also welcome to bring food from home to eat in the NGV Garden. Bring a picnic lunch!
Location
FAQs
- Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm.
- Car Parking: Free street parking spots for people with appropriate permits are located outside the Arts Centre Melbourne on St Kilda Road, however these spots are in high demand. Paid accessible parking is available at the Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Ballet Centre Car Park for NGV International. Access via Kavanagh St, please note Sturt St is currently closed. Paid accessible parking is also available at Fed Square for The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia.
- Accessibility: Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
- Family Facilities: NGV International and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia are fully pram accessible and you are welcome to take your pram into Gallery spaces. Any large bags that are not stored underneath prams will need to be cloaked. Baby change facilities are available on ground level at both venues. At NGV International, a dedicated parents’ room provides a quiet space for families plus private feeding space and a microwave.
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