The little pharaohs' treasure hunt
A guided treasure hunt for children aged 6–11, with a real museum educator and a real (small, wooden) treasure at the end.
The hunt begins with a sealed envelope handed to each child at the welcome desk. Inside are six clues written in a friendly mix of pictures and hieroglyphs. The educator walks alongside, helping when needed and never rushing.
Adults are very welcome to come along. The clues take the children through four galleries chosen for being lively, colourful, and full of surprising small things. The treasure at the end is a hand-carved wooden cat.
Itinerary, with timings.
- 00:00
The sealed envelope
Welcome desk, the rules, the first clue.
- 00:30
Clue 2 to 5
A loop through the lively galleries.
- 01:25
The treasure
A small wooden cat for each hunter.
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