After hosting its first successful Egypt study day on mummification in July, the museum were quick to host a second Egypt study day in September due to fast sales, high attendance, and positive feedback.
Both events have been hugely successful, drawing in visitors from all over the country – from London, Cornwall, Newcastle, and Scarborough – with lots of positive feedback collected.
One attendee commented that the event was “superior” to a similar event they attended in London, with another commenting on how “excellent” the presentations and interactive workshops were.
The next study day will be focused on a different topic linked with Bolton’s Egypt series, expanding on the mummification talks and workshops delivered by Egyptologists in the most recent events.
It’s been amazing to see the town’s successful Egypt Study Days draw in visitors from up and down the country.
Bolton Museum promises another entertaining and fulfilling day with intriguing lectures from world-renowned professors in the field, practical workshops, and hands-on experience.
The new study day will also be launched alongside a new exhibition that will be coming to Bolton’s Egypt collection early next year – with details being revealed soon.
This successful series comes at an exciting time for Bolton, having recently won Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture this year, as well as launching a new Visitor Economy Accelerator Programme in partnership with Marketing Manchester.
Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Cllr Nadeem Ayub said:
“It’s been amazing to see the town’s successful Egypt Study Days draw in visitors from up and down the country, and just shows how excellent our Bolton Central Library and Museum really is.
“The team works incredibly hard, working with its partners and always looking for ways to elevate its key assets to bring in the community, visitors, and academics.
“Now working on a third event to tie in with a new exhibition next year, Bolton is showcasing yet again why it is a town that’s firmly on the map of arts, culture, and heritage.
“We look forward to continuing the successful run of study days and refreshing exhibitions in our outstanding Egyptology collection – the largest of its kind in a local authority museum in the UK.”
