Profession: Egyptologist
Please note that the activity is sold out until October 15.
Are you ready to explore the mysteries of Egypt and the Nile?
Working in teams, budding Egyptologists will make their way through the exhibition, where they will face a series of challenges to convince the god Hapi—the embodiment of the Nile River—to open the cave that holds the source of the river. Without access to this source, the god Khnum cannot move the current through this body of water that is so important for the Egyptian people’s dietary needs and survival. Will you be able to convince Hapi to open his cave and let the waters of the Nile flow?
Immerse yourself in three thousand years of history with the exhibition Egypt. Three Millennia on the Nile. Exploring over 300 objects—most of which are from the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy—and twenty-one figures and animals straight out of Ancient Egypt, young people will learn about Egyptian history, with a focus on several major themes: the importance of the Nile, daily life and the work of artisans, social structure and administrative power, animal worship, funeral practices, and beliefs relating to death, divinities, and myths.
To meet these challenges, youngsters will make their way through the exhibition, looking for information that will help them succeed on their mission. The challenges are simple and fun games that require observation, reflection, questioning, and creativity. They will encourage participants to explore the exhibition, focus their attention, and discover the key objects on display. An entertaining and educational way to experience the exhibition and learn more about Egypt!
Join the adventure!
What will the students experience?
During their visit, students will get to see authentic objects used in daily life, monumental sculptures, mummies, sarcophagi, amulets, stelae, papyri, and much more. Through these artefacts and objects, they will:
- Situate Ancient Egypt in space and time.
- Understand how the Nile shaped Egyptian civilization over a period of 3,000 years.
- Meet various Ancient Egyptian figures and explore certain facets of daily life and social organization: family life, work, social structure.
- Learn about certain Egyptian beliefs and cultural practices over 3,000 years: art and handicrafts, writing, polytheism, the relationship with animals, and funeral practices.
Competencies developed
The activities on this tous are in keeping with the aims of Government education programs in that they help develop certain competencies.
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Social Sciences: History, Geography, and Citizenship Education
Competency: constructing one’s representation of space, time, and society
- Refer to aspects of everyday life here and elsewhere, from the past and the present
- Recognize the characteristics of the social organization of a group
- Explore places here and elsewhere, from the past and the present
- Compare places and social phenomena here and elsewhere, from the past and the present
- Orient oneself in time and space
Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Competency: exploring the world of science and technology
- Become familiar with scientific and technological ways of reasoning and doing things
- Learn to use simple tools and procedures
Social Sciences: History, Geography, and Citizenship Education
Competency 1: understanding the organization of a society and its territory
- Situate the society and its territory in space and time
- Make connections between characteristics of the society and the organization of its territory
- Make connections between assets and limitations of the territory and the organization of the society
- Define the influence of people or events on social and territorial organization
Competency 2: interpreting change in a society and its territory
- Situate a society and its territory in space and at two points in time
- Recognize the main changes in the organization of a society and its territory
- Establish causes and effects of the changes
- Define the influence of people or events on these changes
Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Competency 1: making the most of scientific and technological tools, objects, and procedures
- Become familiar with the roles and functions of scientific and technological tools, techniques, instruments, and procedures
- Relate various technological tools, objects, or procedures to the situations and ways in which they are used
- Evaluate the impact of different tools, instruments, or procedures
Competency 3: communicating in the languages used in science and technology
- Become familiar with everyday language related to science and technology
- Use everyday language and symbolic language related to science and technology
Information and reservation
Please fill out our online form and we will contact you shortly to complete your reservation.
For any assistance:
reservations@pacmusee.qc.ca
514 872-9127
Please note that we cannot guarantee a booking request made less than 4 weeks in advance.
Hours and rates of visits and group activities
Role of accompanying adults
Divide the group into smaller sub-groups according to the number of groups specified on your reservation. The number of groups required corresponds to the number of accompanying adults required during the visit.
Follow the group at all times to maintain discipline and manage particular cases. The mediator or guide will lead the visit. Accompanying adults must stay with and supervise the group during lunch time.
Lunch room
A lunch room is available for groups.
Reservations required.
Access to the Museum
Consult instructions.
There is free bus parking on de la Commune Street, at the corner of Place Royale.