Welcome

Welcome to the Egypt Centre’s website!

Nestled within Swansea University, the Egypt Centre boasts the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in all of Wales. Here, you’ll find information on visiting hours, upcoming events, volunteering opportunities, educational programs, our remarkable collection, and so much more.

So, come explore and enjoy the wonders of ancient Egypt. We look forward to welcoming you!

Opening Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Sunday Closed

Accredited Museum logo, featuring a teal arc with white stripes and the text "ACCREDITED MUSEUM" below.
Christmas closure. The Museum will be closed Saturday 21st December and will re-open 10.00am Thursday 2nd January. Sorry for any inconvenience.

What’s New

Gallery Redevelopment Plans

The Egypt Centre has recently been awarded a Welsh Government Transformation Grant for a major redevelopment project. The improvements will see the:

  • Creation of more spaces for interactive experiences, including smellscapes and soundscapes;
  • Installation of automatic doors to the galleries to make them more accessible for wheelchairs;
  • New improved cases to display more objects and under better environmental/lighting;
  • New interpretation panels and labels to reflect current research.

For more details, click here.

The image shows an ancient Egyptian coffin displayed in a glass case at the Egypt Centre. The upper section of the case contains the rectangular, painted outer coffin, which is adorned with intricate hieroglyphs and illustrations of figures. The lower section of the case contains the inner anthropoid coffin, designed in the shape of a human figure, though it is visibly aged and damaged, with parts of the surface worn away. The surrounding exhibit room is softly lit, with informational displays and wooden chairs visible in the background, suggesting a museum environment.

Return of the Coffin

After 26 years of painstaking conservation work, the coffin of Ankhpakhered (reused by Djedher) has returned to the Egypt Centre. During its time in Cardiff, over 50 students worked on the coffin. It is beautifully decorated on both the exterior and interior with scenes of Egyptian deities and texts. The coffin will eventually go on display in the House of Death gallery following planned refurbishment.

For more details, click here.

The image shows three people standing behind an ancient Egyptian coffin. From left to right, the individuals are: Ken Griffin: A man with glasses, a short beard, and a bald head. He is smiling and wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt with a subtle pattern. Meg Gundlach: A woman with her hair tied up in a bun, smiling warmly. She is wearing a plain black shirt. Wendy Goodridge: A woman with glasses and blonde hair, also smiling. She is wearing a sleeveless patterned top and blue gloves, suggesting she is handling or working with the artefact.