Totally Chaotic Museum Trail
Sat 23rd Mar 10:00am – Sat 13th Apr 2024 4:00pm
Explore the amazing world of Ancient Egypt at Macclesfield Silk Museum this Easter.
The Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of hit historian Greg Jenner’s new book, Totally Chaotic History Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly, with expert interruptions from Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and illustrations by Rikin Parekh.
Discover intriguing objects, pretend to be a Pharoah planning what you’ll take to the afterlife and learn about some of the hundreds of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Totally Chaotic History sticker!
Ancient Egyptian games (family drop-in)
Thu 4th, 6th and 11th April 2024 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Senet is a board game that was played in Ancient Egypt.
We invite you to join us to learn how to play this game.
If you would like to make your own set we will have packs available for £2 and you can make your own game board in the museum classroom.
Drop-in, suitable for ages 4 and above, children to be accompanied at all times
Family Silk Experience
Thu 6th and 11th Apr 2024 10:00am – 12:00pm
Do you want to know what life was like for a child in Victorian Macclesfield who worked in the mill? What jobs would that you have done? What did they have for lunch? This is the perfect way to find out!
Silk Museum, Park Ln, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ
