Egypt Centre
Egypt Centre
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Ell
14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We had such a lovely time at the Egyptian centre. A very interactive experience which was beneficial as I struggle with reading lots of text. We had the pleasure of having an opportunity to sit down and handle some of the historic items with Luca, who was a very interesting and insightful member of staff. Swansea Uni are very lucky to have him.
We then had an Egyptian game explained to us which was good fun. The final remark is that the gift shop is very reasonably priced which was a very pleasant surprise.
We then had an Egyptian game explained to us which was good fun. The final remark is that the gift shop is very reasonably priced which was a very pleasant surprise.
Written 31 August 2023
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Catherine B
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Aug 2023 • Family
A lovely free activity for the family. We visited this morning and were lucky to have a demonstration of mummification which was very interactive with the kids and another demonstration with Luke (who was very engaging and knowledgeable) where we were able to handle ancient Egyptian artifacts. All free which was amazing! Well worth a visit! Thank you Swansea University
Written 31 August 2023
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Nicky R
Swansea, UK19 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
staff are very friendly excited place to visit and free museum. amazing have 500 item. wonderful place anyone student history
Written 20 June 2023
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Laura
Bristol, UK65 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Great collection with the two rooms, informative signs. And a great little gift shop and the lady at the desk was v friendly.
Sadly experience was let down by the noise. Could not concentrate in the downstairs room to read the signs as the guy speaking to other visitors was so so loud. He spoke nonstop whilst we were there at a crazy volume. We had to skip some of the exhibits near him as L we couldn’t get access. Upstairs was equally chaotic with two desks with other guests taking part in activities with staff. Again we missed some of the displays.
Feel like the interactive stuff should be a separate part entirely. That way visitors can read and enjoy the exhibits.
Sadly experience was let down by the noise. Could not concentrate in the downstairs room to read the signs as the guy speaking to other visitors was so so loud. He spoke nonstop whilst we were there at a crazy volume. We had to skip some of the exhibits near him as L we couldn’t get access. Upstairs was equally chaotic with two desks with other guests taking part in activities with staff. Again we missed some of the displays.
Feel like the interactive stuff should be a separate part entirely. That way visitors can read and enjoy the exhibits.
Written 21 January 2023
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We are very sorry to hear of your experience at the museum, however thank you for your feedback! It sounds as if your visit coincided with a school visit to us and we would like to apologise that your visit was affected by this. Should you wish to visit us in future, quieter times include Tuesday to Friday from 2-4pm.
Written 3 February 2023
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Robyn N
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Nov 2022 • Family
Really good collection over two floors. Toys/ dress up things for children which was a lovely added touch. My daughter loved playing with the pyramid Playmobil. And it's free :)
Written 10 November 2022
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Darren_Russell
Birmingham, UK74 contributions
Aug 2022
My wife and eldest daughter wanted to visit the Egypt centre so we went along one rainy day in August.
There are lots of interesting exhibits and very friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Plenty of interactive Egypt based activities for the children too.
All in all a great way for the family to pass a rainy afternoon.
There are lots of interesting exhibits and very friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Plenty of interactive Egypt based activities for the children too.
All in all a great way for the family to pass a rainy afternoon.
Written 22 August 2022
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JEWBreviews
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Aug 2022 • Friends
Lots of interesting artifacts and helpful staff. Very interactive for children and worth a visit! The only downside was finding it but it is easy to spot once on the campus.
Written 4 August 2022
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Gallina M
Ardmona Australia3 contributions
Apr 2022
Had participated in their zoom lectures over the past 2 years from Australia and was determined to visit when I came to the UK. Enjoyed our visit immensely.Ken Griffin was a fabulous guide welcoming and enthusiastic. As an educator was impressed with the way the museum catered to all ages and provided so much information about the exhibits. The education centre was excellent and I would love to see similar set ups in Australian museums. Thank you to all you are doing a great job.
Written 28 April 2022
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Tim W
Bridgend, UK21 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Found inside Swansea university, they could make it easier to find with some signs but plenty of students about to ask the way.
Once inside it’s divided into two sections, upstairs Life and downstairs Death. The children loved both with plenty to see and do with knowledgeable students handy to pass on lots of information, ours particularly enjoyed playing the Egyptian game called Senet in Life and mummifying in the Death part of the exhibition.
An enjoyable few hours with a reasonably priced cafe nearby on the site on the weekend we were there, it’s probably open in the week as is the costa coffee place virtually opposite.
Once inside it’s divided into two sections, upstairs Life and downstairs Death. The children loved both with plenty to see and do with knowledgeable students handy to pass on lots of information, ours particularly enjoyed playing the Egyptian game called Senet in Life and mummifying in the Death part of the exhibition.
An enjoyable few hours with a reasonably priced cafe nearby on the site on the weekend we were there, it’s probably open in the week as is the costa coffee place virtually opposite.
Written 4 February 2020
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davidw21133
Worcester, UK68 contributions
Sep 2019
A splendid display of Egyptian artifacts.Entry is free and knowledgable volunteers on hand to help you appreciate the extensive range of exhibits. A splendid exhibition.
Plenty of parking with a small charge payable
Plenty of parking with a small charge payable
Written 9 December 2019
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bigrob1978
Tiverton, UK118 contributions
Is there parking nearby?
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In singleton boating Lake just walk through the University to get there
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