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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

Formerly the teaching collection of Sir Flinders Petrie, one of Britain's greatest archaeologists, now preserved by University College London. Exhibits include beaded dresses, sculpture and wall reliefs, items of everyday use, papyri, cartonnage and pottery. Fascinating!

Address: Malet Pl, WC1E 6BT
Getting there: tube:. The museum can be hard to find. Malet Pl is a narrow lane opposite the end of Maker St. Find the large Waterstone's Bookstore on the corner of Malet St-Malet Pl continue over Torrington Pl. Venturing down the lane, the museum's banner should be prominent on the left hand side. Go through the doors and ask the porter for the museum
Hours: Tue-Fr 1-5PM Sat 11-5PM
Price: Free
Website: ucl.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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