ART – Australian Museum: Egyptian Treasures: art of the pharaohs

September 13, 2009toDecember 6, 2009

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Egyptian Exhibition in Sydney

Opening Night photos & story of  the Art of the Pharoahs 

  • 13 September  to 6 December 2009
  • From scarabs to spices: kids programs, art classes, champagne tour

Ancient Egyptian Art Exhibition in Sydney
See the ancient secrets of Egyptian artists through striking artefacts that include jewellery, sculpture, intricately decorated coffins, and amulets.

Things to do:
Explore the significance of art in Egypt by following the personal story of a young Egyptian apprentice as he learns from a master craftsman.
Uncover Egyptian trades, beliefs, deities and magic charms.
See the timelessness of this art as it lies juxtaposed with modern design.
Encounter rare translated hieroglyphs and see real mummies of people and animals.
Don’t miss experiencing these Egyptian relics from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, which holds one of the largest collections in the world. Many objects are from vaults and on display as a world first!

For full details: australianmuseum.net.au
Entry:Adults $22; concession $17; child $14, family $36 (1 adult + 2 children); family $58 (2 adults + 2 children); extra child $10; DVA Gold Cardholders and Blue Pension Cardholders $8; FREE children under 5 yearsStep into another world and experience ageless Egyptian beauty.
Location: Level G, Special Exhibition Space
6 College Street Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia
Phone (612) 9320 6000
Opening hours 9.30am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)

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