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Egypt Centre
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#16 of 118 things to do in Swansea
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Laura
Bristol, UK54 contributions
Let down sadly by noise
Jan 2023 • Friends
Great collection with the two rooms, informative signs. And a great little gift shop and the lady at the desk was v friendly.
Sadly experience was let down by the noise. Could not concentrate in the downstairs room to read the signs as the guy speaking to other visitors was so so loud. He spoke nonstop whilst we were there at a crazy volume. We had to skip some of the exhibits near him as L we couldn’t get access. Upstairs was equally chaotic with two desks with other guests taking part in activities with staff. Again we missed some of the displays.
Feel like the interactive stuff should be a separate part entirely. That way visitors can read and enjoy the exhibits.
Written January 21, 2023
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EC V
We are very sorry to hear of your experience at the museum, however thank you for your feedback! It sounds as if your visit coincided with a school visit to us and we would like to apologise that your visit was affected by this. Should you wish to visit us in future, quieter times include Tuesday to Friday from 2-4pm.
Written February 3, 2023
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Robyn N
1 contribution
Amazing
Nov 2022 • Family
Really good collection over two floors. Toys/ dress up things for children which was a lovely added touch. My daughter loved playing with the pyramid Playmobil. And it's free :)
Written November 10, 2022
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Darren_Russell
Birmingham, UK74 contributions
Great way to pass a couple of hours
Aug 2022
My wife and eldest daughter wanted to visit the Egypt centre so we went along one rainy day in August.

There are lots of interesting exhibits and very friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Plenty of interactive Egypt based activities for the children too.

All in all a great way for the family to pass a rainy afternoon.
Written August 22, 2022
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JEWBreviews
89 contributions
Lovely little museum.
Aug 2022 • Friends
Lots of interesting artifacts and helpful staff. Very interactive for children and worth a visit! The only downside was finding it but it is easy to spot once on the campus.
Written August 4, 2022
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Gallina M
Ardmona Australia3 contributions
Wonderful Gem
Apr 2022
Had participated in their zoom lectures over the past 2 years from Australia and was determined to visit when I came to the UK. Enjoyed our visit immensely.Ken Griffin was a fabulous guide welcoming and enthusiastic. As an educator was impressed with the way the museum catered to all ages and provided so much information about the exhibits. The education centre was excellent and I would love to see similar set ups in Australian museums. Thank you to all you are doing a great job.
Written April 28, 2022
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Tim W
Bridgend, UK21 contributions
Interesting Visit
Feb 2020 • Family
Found inside Swansea university, they could make it easier to find with some signs but plenty of students about to ask the way.
Once inside it’s divided into two sections, upstairs Life and downstairs Death. The children loved both with plenty to see and do with knowledgeable students handy to pass on lots of information, ours particularly enjoyed playing the Egyptian game called Senet in Life and mummifying in the Death part of the exhibition.
An enjoyable few hours with a reasonably priced cafe nearby on the site on the weekend we were there, it’s probably open in the week as is the costa coffee place virtually opposite.
Written February 4, 2020
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davidw21133
Worcester, UK68 contributions
Come and be educated!!
Sep 2019
A splendid display of Egyptian artifacts.Entry is free and knowledgable volunteers on hand to help you appreciate the extensive range of exhibits. A splendid exhibition.
Plenty of parking with a small charge payable
Written December 9, 2019
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Dawn C
32 contributions
Nice exhibits.
Aug 2019 • Family
A small place but well worth a visit if you love all things ancient. I loved it and could see that school visits would be good too. Bit odd finding parking. Walked up from some short distance in the rain. Exhibit not sign posted on campus.
Written August 16, 2019
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Michelle T
3 contributions
Really interactive and educational trip out!
Jul 2019 • Family
I have been here several times with my children as the volunteers make the experience an enjoyable one. There is plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. The activity back packs and torches are a great touch. Every time we head to Swansea we make a visit here as its one of our favourite places to visit. Massive shout out to all the volunteers that put a great amount of effort in to educate their visitors.
Written August 6, 2019
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sosbanfach
Llanelli, UK46 contributions
Compact yet thoroughly entertaining
Aug 2019 • Family
We spent a damp Saturday afternoon with our 5 year old granddaughter in the Egypt Centre at Swansea University. What a fascinating place to visit, staffed with very knowledgeable volunteer guides whose enthusiasm was infectious. Although consisting effectively of only two rooms, the exhibits and activities were displayed cleverly to draw you in and take you through the contrasting themes of 'Death' and 'Life' in ancient Egypt. Our granddaughter was in her element and took a worryingly wrapt interest in the mummification presentation!
And it's all free!
Written August 5, 2019
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