Transform Yourself Into A Pharaoh at Wakefield Museum

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor
A pharoah's mask from Ancient Egypt. Shown in profile the mask is gold and blue with a long gold beard.
Wakefield Council

Transform Yourself Into A Pharaoh at Wakefield Museum, Wakefield 28 October 2019 Entrance is free — Visit now

Step back 4,000 years and discover the enigmatic world of Ancient Egypt, at Wakefield Museum. Join them at this fascinating event for all the family. You’ll learn about some of the mysterious characters who ruled one of the world’s earliest civilisations. You’ll also get to make a pharaoh’s headdress of your own to take home.

This is a free event, just drop in.

Transform Yourself Into A Pharaoh at Wakefield Museum, Wakefield 28 October 2019 Entrance is free Visit now

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