{"id":15283,"date":"2011-08-31T12:05:23","date_gmt":"2011-08-31T02:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=15283"},"modified":"2011-08-31T12:05:23","modified_gmt":"2011-08-31T02:05:23","slug":"explore-the-mysteries-of-the-nile-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=15283","title":{"rendered":"Explore the mysteries of the Nile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Go back in time to Ancient Egypt and explore one of history\u2019s most extraordinary civilisations at Melbourne Museum these spring school holidays.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring School Holiday Activities 24 September to 9 October<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mysteries of the Nile room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Immerse yourself in the wonders of Ancient Egypt and discover the mysteries of the Nile with dress-ups, books, special archaeological dig tables and activities for all ages in our special family activity room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11am-3pm daily<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Treasure of Tomb \u2013 Treasures Notebook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The English archaeologist Howard Carter kept detailed notebooks about his archaeological discoveries when he unearthed Tutankhamun\u2019s tomb. Follow in Howard Carter\u2019s footsteps, create your own archaeological notebook and record what you discover about Tutankhamun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11am-3pm daily<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Unwrapping the Mummy <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Witness the unwrapping of our dummy mummy <em>Bob<\/em> and find out what is revealed beneath his bandaged exterior. Looking at the mummification process in reverse this live show explores the meaning behind this ancient tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm daily<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities are FREE for children<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from the boy king\u2019s tomb. See Tutankhamun\u2019s golden canopic coffinette and the crown found on his head when the tomb was discovered. Learn about the extraordinary discovery of the tomb and the belief and burial processes of ancient Egypt. View results from the latest scientific testing conducted on Tutankhamun\u2019s mummy and what it tells researchers about his life and death. The exhibition has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years.<\/p>\n<p>To guarantee a ticket, you must pre-book. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingtutmelbourne.com.au\/\">kingtutmelbourne.com.au<\/a>\u00a0to buy your tickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Adult $29.50\u2013$35.00, Concession $26.50\u2013$32.00, Child $17.50\u2013$19.50. Additional transaction fees apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am \u2013 5.00pm <\/em><em>(except Christmas Day) <\/em><em>$10 Adult, children and concession FREE. 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