Petrie Museum: Until we meet... The Land Carries Closing Event

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Join us for an evening of art, live music, conversation and good vibes as we wrap up The Land Carries exhibition at the Petrie Museum

Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology

Sudan Living Cultures at the Petrie Museum

Sudan Living Cultures is a collaborative knowledge exchange programme at the Petrie Museum. Working with artists, students, researchers and Sudanese knowledge holders, we aim to spotlight Sudan's living heritage through a vibrant public programme.

<h4>About the Event</h4>Enjoy what the museum has to offer celebrating Sudanese history and culture! As we mark the conclusion of this 10-month display run, join in the activities around <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engage/events/2025/nov/land-carries" title="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engage/events/2025/nov/land-carries" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Land Carries</a> display. This special late opening event will be accompanied by:<ul><li>Live music from singer and musician Ahmed Al-lord and singer Jumana Eltigani</li><li>Artist Talks from The Land Carries’ participating artists</li><li>Interview and photo booth where you can share your thoughts on film while striking a pose</li><li>Object chats with a Petrie Museum staff member showing three ‘ancient’ objects from Sudan</li><li>Trails of Sudan taking you across thousands of years of incredible history</li><li>Listening booth to share with the Petrie Museum team your hopes for change</li></ul>All of this, with the offer of a non-alcoholic beverage or a glass of white wine. So, Until we meet… on Thursday 17 September! Ahlan wa sahlan!Find out more about the Sudan Living Cultures programme <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engage/museums-collections/petrie-museum-egyptian-and-sudanese-archaeology/about-petrie-museum/projects-petrie-museum/sudan-living-cultures" title="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engage/museums-collections/petrie-museum-egyptian-and-sudanese-archaeology/about-petrie-museum/projects-petrie-museum/sudan-living-cultures" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. <h4>Audience</h4>This event has a recommended age limit of 18 years+. Please note a limited serving of white wine will be offered alongside elderflower pressé and water. <h4>Access</h4>The Petrie Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility from street level via a lift in the adjacent UCL Science Library. Upon arrival at the Museum, visitors requiring lift/level access should ring the buzzer labelled "Museum" located to the right of the main museum entrance. A member of our Visitor Services team will meet and escort you to the galleries via our level access route. Assistance is also available in reverse when exiting the museum.<ul><li>Level access between the Pottery and Main Gallery spaces is available via a staff-operated lift.</li><li>Level access to our Entrance Gallery and shop is available via a private staff area.</li></ul>See our <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/visit-us/accessibility-petrie-museum" title="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/visit-us/accessibility-petrie-museum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">accessibility information</a> for full details. <h4>Finding us</h4>The Petrie Museum is located in Bloomsbury, in the heart of central London. The nearest tube stations are Euston Square (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith &amp; City), Goodge Street (Northern Line), Warren Street (Victoria Line), and buses 18, 30, 73, 134 and 205 stop three to five minutes away on Euston Road. See also our <a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/visit-petrie-museum" title="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums-collections/petrie-museum/visit-petrie-museum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">planning your visit</a> information.

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