Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology

03/06/2026

See the latest news and information about our current events: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/whats-petrie-museum

03/06/2026

We were delighted to host sessions handling early Egyptian glass as part of the recent ‘Transparent Journeys along the Silk Roads’ conference organised by UCL Institute of Archaeology, the Association for the History of Glass, and the British Museum. The event focused on the vital role of glass as an indicator of exchange, trade and movement along the Silk Roads.

26/05/2026

What weight do ancient fibres hold? Artist and visiting researcher Sarah Gilling Taylor shares how ancient textiles resonate with contemporary practice. https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/museums/2026/02/03/holding-weight-textile-research-at-the-petrie-museum/

06/05/2026

Last chance to see The Land Carries, closing 16 May. View the creative collaboration showcasing stories and traditions which continue to shape Sudanese culture and society today. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/events/2025/nov/land-carries

05/05/2026

Make stitch-free lavender scented bags with kapok and linen for free this May half term. Join us at this intergenerational workshop with artist Clare Sams on 26 May.

Make stitch-free lavender scented bags with kapok & linen for free this May half term. Pre-book 13:30-14:30. Drop-in 14:30-16:30.

27/04/2026

Explore ritual practice in ancient Egypt through ceramic making, intentional breakage and communal eating. Join us at this two half-day pottery workshop with Rochester Square official.

This two half-day pottery workshop will explore ritual practice in ancient Egypt through ceramic making, intentional breakage and communal eating.

10/04/2026

Planning a visit? Find out more about entry, opening times, research visits and more: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/visit-petrie-museum

01/04/2026

Services during the spring break:

We will be closed from 2 April and reopen on 8 April at 1pm. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum-egyptian-and-sudanese-archaeology