Schools

The Egypt Centre’s school programme offers a unique and immersive educational experience for early years children through to comprehensive schools. Our programme combines exciting learning with hands-on activities, providing students with a holistic and fun understanding of ancient Egyptian history and culture. Through engaging museum visits packed with activities, we aim to spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and inspire a lifelong passion for learning.

A group of school children in uniform kneeling while looking into the glass display case containing the lid of an Egyptian coffin.

The teachers’ pack outlines the range of activities available for children when visiting the museum. Covering progression steps 2–4 for Welsh schools (Key Stages 1–3 in England) each activity is aligned with the Areas of learning and Experience (AOLEs) in the Curriculum for Wales. This enables teachers to understand how the specific activities relate to the curriculum and in turn how they relate to the children’s learning. Teachers are able to tailor the trip according to their individual requirements. For example, Humanities underpins all of the activities offered but they each also operate in a cross curricular sense. ‘Egyptian Numbers’, ‘Egyptian Measuring’ and the game ‘Senet’ for example all contain elements of the Numeracy strand whereas ‘Pyramids’ and the ‘materials’ handling activity both cover Science and Technology. The teachers’ pack provides an invaluable insight into the diverse range of activities offered in the museum and how these relate to the statutory areas of the National Curriculum for Wales. Download the Teachers’ Pack here

Early Years (Under 5s)

The Egypt Centre offers exciting half-day visits tailored for our youngest visitors. Our experienced facilitators will guide your group through a variety of fun and engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and learning. From exploring buckets to story time, your little ones will have a blast.

Maximum Capacity: 40 pupils
Cost: £3 per pupil

Two young children dressed as ancient Egyptians.

Primary Schools

Immerse your class in the fascinating world of ancient Egypt with a day-long visit to the Egypt Centre. Our experienced staff and volunteers will guide your group through a variety of engaging hands-on activities that bring the ancient world to life. From mummifying our dummy mummy to creating hieroglyphs, your students will have a blast while learning. Group leaders can choose up to six activities to tailor the day to their specific needs.

Download the Teachers’ Pack here

Maximum Capacity: 60 pupils
Cost: £3 per child

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Comprehensive Schools

The Egypt Centre offers a wealth of opportunities for comprehensive school groups to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. Our diverse range of museum-facilitated visits covers a variety of topics, including religion, art, maths, science and technology, medicine, sports and games, design, and history. Whether you’re looking to deepen your students’ understanding of a specific subject or simply provide a unique and engaging learning experience, we can tailor our sessions to meet your group’s needs and objectives.

Download the Teachers’ Pack here

Maximum Capacity: 60 pupils
Cost: £3 per pupil

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Wellbeing Sessions

Discover how the Egypt Centre can enhance your learners’ health and wellbeing with our specially designed half-day sessions. Developed in partnership with teachers using the new Curriculum for Wales, these sessions offer a unique and engaging approach to promoting wellbeing and developing essential life skills.

Our Wellbeing Sessions include a mindfulness activity, a wellbeing trail inspired by the Five Ways to Wellbeing, and a creative craft project. These activities are designed to help your students relax, focus, and boost their overall wellbeing.

As one teacher from Swansea Primary School shared, “Our children really enjoyed and came away from the sessions happy and enthused”.

Download the Teachers’ Pack here

Maximum Capacity: 40 pupils
Cost: £3 per pupil (free for schools in WIMD40 areas)

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Special Offer!

To kick things off, we invite schools to consider our new package deal, bundling together our three most popular museum learning options. Why not start with a loan box and a virtual classroom to dive into ancient Egyptian history? After that, you can either come to the museum to continue or finish your topic, or you can explore all three options in any order that suits you.

Maximum Capacity: 40 pupils
Cost: £4 per pupil

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Other Services

Virtual Classrooms: Our popular school programs are now accessible through distance learning. No matter where you are located, you can join us for one of our engaging interactive online workshops. Explore ancient Egypt and learn from our expert facilitators in the comfort of your own classroom. Discover more about our Virtual Classrooms here.

Loan Boxes: The Egypt Centre offers loan boxes containing a variety of Egyptian artefacts, perfect for schools and community groups. These boxes can be borrowed for a fee and provide a unique hands-on learning experience. For more details, click here.

Goody Bags: To maximise your time exploring the museum and participating in our exciting activities, we offer pre-ordered goody bags for the children. Choose a value that suits your budget, and we’ll have the bags ready for you upon arrival. It’s a convenient way to save time and ensure everyone has a memorable experience. Click here for more details.

Safety Information

The Egypt Centre is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, especially school groups. We have implemented comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures to ensure the well-being of our guests. Our staff is trained to handle emergency situations and provide first aid assistance if needed. Additionally, the museum is equipped with CCTV surveillance to monitor the premises and ensure the safety of everyone on site. For more details, click here.

Two children wearing headdresses of ancient Egyptian gods while carrying a teddybear on a carrying chair.

Contact Us

Are you looking for a unique and engaging learning experience for your students? Contact the Egypt Centre today to book a visit or discuss our virtual workshops and loan box options. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in creating a memorable and educational experience for your class. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt and inspire a lifelong love of learning in your students.

Phil Hobbs
Learning and Engagement Officer
The Egypt Centre: Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Swansea University
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: (01792) 602668
Email: p.h.j.hobbs@swansea.ac.uk or ECLearning@swansea.ac.uk