Egypt of Glory – The Last Great Dynasties
The extensive exhibition on ancient Egypt will take you on a journey back in time thousands of years to the Egypt of pharaohs. The exhibition is displayed in two places at once: at Amos Rex in Helsinki and Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn. The unique, two-part exhibition is based on the Museo Egizio’s collection, the largest collection on Egyptian art and culture outside of Egypt.
At Amos Rex, you get to explore the annual cycle, worldview, religion and state structure of ancient Egyptians, along with their everyday items. The exhibition includes, for example, ancient sandals, old tax receipts and Books of the Dead. Each item in the exhibition carries a unique story. The rich culture uncovered through archaeological excavations is still present in our everyday lives: for example, the 365-day calendar and its division of the year into 12 months, was used already in ancient Egypt. It’s no wonder then that the glory of Egypt continues to shine, even after thousands of years.
Content disclaimers: the exhibition addresses death and displays deceased in the form of mummies.
Read about the exhibition in Arabic:
Virtual experiences
Tours on Instagram
Enjoy the Egypt of Glory exhibition on our guided mini tours. Different themes in several languages coming up on Amos Rex’s IGTV channel!
Egyptian friends
You can explore the exhibition with the help of our discussion guides and a small museum friend book called My Ancient Egyptian Friends, which includes characters who introduce the exhibition to both children and adults. The friend book is included in the price of the entrance ticket – you can take it with you or leave it for us to recycle.
Studio Rex
The art workshop space at Studio Rex has welcomed a pyramid! It is teeny-tiny compared to the world’s largest pyramid, Khufu’s Pyramid, which has a floor area corresponding to over seven football fields. How would your surroundings change if a large pyramid became your neighbour?
On the other side of the pyramid wall, you can take part in a magical art workshop! Read more and book an art workshop for your group. During the weekends, Studio Rex is open for exhibition visitors and you may enter the pyramid also without a pre-booked art workshop.
