Egypt of the Pharaohs

The exhibition retraces the history of Egyptologist Frédéric Cailliaud, whom the Musée Dobrée has to thank for a large part of its collections. It also depicts what everyday life was like at the time of the pharaohs and delves into the mysterious world of Ancient Egyptian gods and funeral rites.

Representations of the Pharaoh

Pharaohs were the pinnacle of Egyptian society. Considered as gods, artists devoted their work to glorifying them. How and through which symbols were the Pharaohs’ messages conveyed to their people.

Times: 2.30pm and 4.30pm

Animal Symbolism in Ancient Egypt

Animals, such as the lion, the cat and others, figured prominently in the Egyptian pantheon. Symbols of good or evil? How did the Egyptians worship them?

Time: 3.30pm

• Everyday (except Tuesdays)
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Free

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt

Step back in time to Ancient Egypt and observe the customs and lifestyle of the Ancient Egyptians. Create your own amulet using beetles, djed pillars or the Eye of Horus.

• 6 years +
• Wednesdays 15 July, 5 & 26 August at 3.30pm (duration 1hour)
• €3 / participant

Through the Musée Dobrée’s Egyptian collections, travel back in time to the days of the Pharaohs. Over the course of your journey, discover the expeditions of Frédéric Cailliaud, and learn more about the lifestyle and funerary rites of the Ancient Egyptians...

• Duration: 1h
• For adult groups – upon reservation
• 2 € / participant

Tour-Workshop Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt
Step back in time to Ancient Egypt and observe the customs and lifestyle of the Ancient Egyptians. Create your own amulet using beetles, djed pillars or the Eye of Horus.
Narrated visit: The Legend of Isis and Osiris

Story told by a facilitator-guide with a game at the end of the visit

Tour-Workshop Hieroglyphics

Discover the work of the scribe, papyrus and writing from Ancient Egypt and learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs.

Cycles 1 & 2

• The Legend of Isis and Osiris - story told by a facilitator-guide with a game at the end of the visit
• The meaning of colour - tour-workshop explaining the symbolism of colour, the materials used in Ancient Egyptian art and colouring session at the end of the visit.

Cycle 3

• Hieroglyphics - Tour-Workshop, discover the work of the scribe, papyrus and writing from Ancient Egypt + learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs
  
• The meaning of colour - tour-workshop explaining the symbolism of colour + the materials used in Ancient Egyptian art and colouring session at the end of the visit
  

Junior high school – all levels

• The meaning of colour - tour-workshop explaining the symbolism of colour + the materials used in Ancient Egyptian art and colouring session at the end of the visit

Junior high school – 7th grade

• Hieroglyphics - Tour-workshop, discover the work of the scribe, papyrus and writing from Ancient Egypt + learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs)
• Tour on Ancient Egyptian Statuary - presentation on the representations of the pharaoh, gods and funerary art.