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Detail of an ancient Egyptian wall painting showing a row of women seated at a banquet, wearing wigs, elaborate jewellery, and perfume cones while holding lotus flowers.

Sit back, relax and learn as our experts share their knowledge and thoughts in an end of term treat. We've got just the thing to close your school year – a live broadcast focused on all things ancient Egyptian streamed from us to you.

We're also excited to announce that booking for our autumn term 2026 schools taught sessions are now open. Whether you want a presentation, gallery session or hands-on workshop there’s something for all classes at the Museum.

Read on to find out how to book.

The Schools and Family Programmes team

In your classroom

Wall painting showing Nebamun standing on a boat hunting in the marshes.

Live school’s broadcast | ancient Egypt

Give your students an incredible glimpse into one of history's most fascinating ancient civilisations with our live broadcast on 16 July 2026.

Designed for busy teachers and tailored for learners aged 7–11, this end-of-year experience is easy to join, curriculum-aligned and packed with expert insights. Help students explore how we can use objects from ancient Egypt to understand what people believed, how they lived and what mattered to them, through tomb paintings, writing systems and remarkable mummified animals.

Guided by Emma-Louise Amanshia, a familiar face from children’s TV, learners will:

• Explore real objects from ancient Egypt
• Hear directly from British Museum curators
• Take part in simple, classroom-friendly activities

Simple to run and low on admin, this engaging broadcast sparks curiosity and discovery, offering a rich educational experience and a real treat for the final week of term.

16 July, 10.30–11.30
60 minutes
£30 per connection
Ages 7–11 (KS2)

Book now

At the Museum

Book for autumn term 2026

Booking for taught sessions during the autumn term 2026 has opened!

Find out details of the variety of sessions, presentations and resources that you can use whilst onsite at the Museum. Whether you would like a facilitated hands-on workshop, an interactive live presentation, a skills-based gallery session or a multisensory SEN gallery visit we have something for everyone – all available to book now!

Book now

Recommendation for your library

Talk like an Egyptian

Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils in this children’s book from publisher Nosy Crow in consultation with hieroglyphs experts at the British Museum.

In this fun and fascinating activity book, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt – from mummies, pets and Tutankhamun’s tomb to the spells, nicknames and funny messages that have been discovered – before using the sturdy card stencils and dictionary to create your own secret messages. Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs, measure your height in Egyptian hands and even write a spooky spell!

With a dazzling gold-foil cover and beautiful colour illustrations on every page by award-winning illustrator Nina Chakrabarti, this book is the perfect addition to your school shelves.

£14.99
Ages 7–11

Buy now

Classroom resource

From left to right: a green, bronze crocodile figure, a carved limestone with hieroglyphs and two figures carved on it, a copper human figure and a limestone sculpture of a jackal.

Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses

The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one had their own role to play in maintaining peace and harmony across the land. There were gods who took part in the creation, gods to protect, local gods to look after a town, gods of the natural world and a few gods who were very dangerous. Explore our list of over 40 gods and goddesses to find out about their special powers and duties.

Free
Use in the classroom
Ages 7–11 (KS2)

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Images:

Banquet scene showing seated women. Painted plaster. From the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, about 1350BC.

Wall painting showing Nebamun hunting in the marshes. Painted plaster. From the tomb of Nebamun, Thebes, Egypt, about 1350 BC.

Students overlooking the Great Court.

Talk like an Egyptian. Photo © Nosy Crow.

Four collection objects: a bronze crocodile figure of the god Sobek, a limestone slab with a depiction of the god Seth on the left-hand side, a copper alloy figure of the goddess Osiris, and a limestone figure of the god Anubis in jackal form.

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