Explore Ancient Egypt at The Portland Art Museum

Let the Portland Art Museum transport you and your family to ancient Egypt.

Step into the Portland Art Museum and let its latest exhibition, Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, transport you and the family back to the mid-14th century B.C. This stunning collection features 230 artifacts and works of art from the renowned Museo Egizio Italy. Queen Nefertari, or “The One for Whom the Sun Shines,” was a powerful woman who ruled alongside the Pharaoh Ramesses II. The exhibition includes her burial chamber, as well as other tombs and beautifully detailed works from ancient Egypt. Queen Nefetari’s Egypt also celebrates the role of women, from queens and goddesses to everyday strong and smart females.

When: October 16 to January 16, 2022.
Admission: $25 for adults; kids 17 and under free. Check their website for more discounts.
COVID-19 Safety: Masks required.

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Tiffany Hill is our Managing Editor. She is from Honolulu, Hawaii, but loves calling Oregon home. She lives in Northeast Portland with her husband, son and their scrappy, adopted dog. When she’s not on assignment, you can find her playing roller derby or exploring the outdoors with a scenic hike.