A British Museum Touring Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery
Unlock the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphs and discover all about the ancient world and the origins of civilization. The fascinating story of how the Egyptian hieroglyphs were decoded will be celebrated with the Ferens Art Gallery being the first stop on a national tour, following the major exhibition at the British Museum marking the centenary of the decipherment of hieroglyphs.
Perfect for all ages, visitors will be introduced to great pioneers like Jean-Francois Champollion whose ground-breaking work on deciphering the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, enriched our knowledge of human history by 3,000 years. Telling the story of objects central to the efforts to decipher the hieroglyphs, the exhibition will include an extract from the Book of the Dead belonging to the priestess, Nestanebetisheru to a large limestone lintel revealing the hieroglyphic name of the great Pharoah Ramses III. Egyptian hieroglyphs will take visitors on a journey of discovery, uncovering the central role hierglyphs played in the lives and deaths of the ancient Egyptians.
Venue Details
The Ferens has a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by European Old Masters, portraiture, marine painting, and modern and contemporary British art. Highlights include masterpieces by Lorenzetti, Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto, Frederick Leighton, Stanley Spencer, David Hockney, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing. With a regular programme of events, guided tours and changing exhibitions, there’s always something new to explore. You can also enjoy refreshments in our popular cafe, Venue Hull.
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
Hearing Loop
Level Access
Wheelchair Access
