Synopsis

Thematic tour exploring the techniques of production, the styles, and the materials used in ancient Egypt. The artifacts also tell the stories of their creators: the scribe Amonnakht, the sculptor Qen, the painter Maia, and the draftsman Pay.

The Egyptologist takes the group in the galleries of the Museo Egizio to discover the collection, stimulating the observation and comparison skills and adapting the tour to the age of the students. Each guided tour will focus on a selection of museum galleries and objects based on the chosen theme.

Guided tour | 90 min
5,50 € each (min 15 – max 25 participants) in Italian – 6,50 € in English, French, Spanish and German
+1,00 € each per ticket (including two teachers per class)

The price of the tour includes the service of the radio system.

For info and reservations please contact the number 011.4406903 (Monday to Friday, 9 am – 6.00 pm).

Please note that educational activities in the museum (guided tours and workshops) for school groups are not available on Mondays.

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