Event Type : Historical

“Long ago, in a valley far, far away, a boy named Djehutymose found an ancient tomb, neglected and forlorn, in the great desert. Inside the tomb was a lonely mummy, who had been waiting for someone to remember him…” All ancient cultures celebrated festivals of the dead. Come visit the Kelsey Museum for a special tour about burials, haunted places and why we should never forget the dead. This is a kid-friendly tour! Come in costume to receive a prize!

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud “The Museum” by Susan Verde. Then, we explore the galleries to find art and artifacts that make us want to sing, feel, dance, think, create and connect with the people of the past. Take home a booklet of activities and coloring pages for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Join us for a kid-friendly tour of the Egyptian exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We begin by reading aloud “Bill and Pete Go Down the Nile” by Tomie dePaola. In this fun book, Bill the crocodile and his trusty toothbrush Pete take on a thief while on a field trip to the Cairo Museum. After we read the book, we’ll take a look at our own mummy, mummy coffin and other Egyptian artifacts. Take home a scavenger hunt, Egyptian hieroglyphs ID sheet and Senet game board for further discovery! This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.