Egypt in the age of the Pharaohs - extended

The exhibition focuses on the work of Egyptologist Frédéric Cailliaud, daily life in the time of the Pharaohs (crafts and commerce) and ancient Egyptian funerary rites (the gods, mummification and sarcophagi).

In 2016, you discovered an interactive application allowing you to unravel the mysteries of the mummies presented through X-ray radiographies!

The museum's experts guide you through a day in the life of an Ancient Egyptian, learning more about Egyptian beliefs and customs thanks to the many artefacts on show.

• At 15:00 and 16:00
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Full price: €3 / Concessions: €2 (Ages 14-18, students, jobseekers, groups of 15 or more) / Free for children under the age of 14 (accompanied by an adult)

Pioneering Egyptologists

In 19^th century Egypt, France and Britain were engaged in a fierce rivalry. Both nations wanted to recover as many ancient artefacts as possible, and claim the glory for new discoveries. Private collectors were also involved in the chase, always on the hunt for new items. Put yourself in the shoes of these pioneering Egyptologists and learn more about the thrills and spills of archaeological exploration! A fun, educational team game.

• 8 jears and up
• Duration: 1h
• 6^th & 17^th July and 17^th August, at 11:00 and 15:30
• Fixed price: €3 / visitor

• Saturday 25^th June at 11:00 - duration 1h
• Saturday 25^th June at 15:30 - duration 1h
• Reservations : chateau.chateaubriant@loire-atlantique.fr

Customised tours can be arranged. Contact our mediation team.