Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

Get up close and personal to a remarkable collection of Egyptian and Sudanese artefacts at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. Read More

About

Part of the University of London in Bloomsbury, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology owns more than 80,000 objects (not all are on display), most of which came from the private collection of Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie.

What is there to see at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology?

The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is a lesser-known treasure chest of Egyptian and Sudanese artefacts owned by University College London.

Discover a huge collection of ceramics, mummies, coffins, papyrus and stonework which transport you back to Ancient Egypt and Sudan.

Highlights include a dress from 5000BC and other items of clothing, footwear and jewellery, which give an intimate sense of how real people lived thousands of years ago.

The museum also has an extensive archive that anyone is welcome to delve into – but you will need to book in advance to do so.

How long does it take to go around the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology?

This is one of London’s smaller museums but with so many detailed and rare artefacts on display, you’ll want to give yourself at least two hours to appreciate it all.

Is it free to visit the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology?

The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is free to visit and you don’t need to book in advance. Check opening times before visiting as it is closed over the Easter and Christmas holiday periods.

Where is the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology?

The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is on the main campus of University College London in Bloomsbury, central London. The museum is on Malet Place.

How do I get to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology?

The closest Tube stations are Goodge Street (Northern line) and Euston Square (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines), which are a six-minute walk away. Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines) and Russell Square (Piccadlly line) are a nine-minute walk away.

The closest mainline station is Euston, which is a 10-minute walk away.

Various bus routes run close to the museum.

There are Santander Cycles docking stations on Malet Street and Taviton Street.

Facilities

Payment Facilities: Free entry

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