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Partly gilded cartonnage mask, 380–30 BCE, cartonnage (linen and paste), gold and paint.

Made in Ancient Egypt

From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made?

Partly gilded cartonnage mask, 380–30 BCE, cartonnage (linen and paste), gold and paint.

Made in Ancient Egypt

Fri 3 October - Sun 12 April 2026

Fitzwilliam Museum

Revealing the untold stories of the Egyptian makers, technology and techniques behind these extraordinary objects, our exciting new exhibition is the first to explore ancient Egypt through the lives of its craftspeople, bringing together jewellery, ceramics, sculpture and more, including spectacular objects never before seen in the UK.

From the domestic to the divine, discover how these captivating artefacts were made and meet the makers behind them. Made in Ancient Egypt brings to life fascinating cutting-edge research which sheds new light on the ancient Egyptians’ technical processes, many of which are immediately recognisable today, as well as how they lived, worked and worshipped.

Supported by David and Molly Lowell Borthwick.

Cost: Tickets from £14.50 / Free for members / Concessions available

Enquiries and booking

Booking is recommended for this event.

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Timing

In person

10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday every week from Friday 3 October until Tuesday 23 December

12:00pm-5:00pm Sunday every week from Sunday 26 October until Sunday 12 April 2026

10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday every week from Saturday 27 December until Tuesday 30 December

10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday every week from Friday 2 January 2026 until Sunday 12 April 2026

All times

Fri 3 October 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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Venue

Address: Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1RB
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Email: fitzmuseum-enquiries@lists.cam.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1223 332900
Fax: +44 1223 332923
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