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November 4, 2015Albany Institute to Host Mummy Birthday
The Albany Institute of History & Art invites families in the Capital Region to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the arrival of the Albany Institute’s mummies by coming to the museum for a day of fun! Families will sample delicious birthday treats, learn about the mummification process, and discover fascinating stories about Ancient Egypt. In addition, there will also be face painting! This event will take place on Sunday, November 8, from 12 noon –4:30 p.m. and is free with museum admission.
The museum’s Ancient Egyptian galleries will be staffed with knowledgeable docents– ready to answer questions and talk about the Albany Mummies. In addition, the Albany Institute encourages visitors to bring a stuffed animal or doll from home to learn about and experiment with the mummification process at a plaster “mummification station” in the art studio from 12 noon – 4:30 p.m. (Please note that participants should “dress for mess” and the mummification project is irreversible). From 1 – 3 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to have their face painted by Tina Rodriguez and at 3 p.m. Mary Murphy will tell tales of Ancient Egypt in a special storytelling program.
Throughout the event, guests are invited to enjoy specially-made Egyptian-themed cookies from Crisan Bakery & Edible Art Gallery located on Lark Street in Albany, New York.
This family program is free with museum admission. Admission is free for Albany Institute members; $10/adults; $8/seniors and students with ID; $6/children 6-12; FREE/children under 6. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue in downtown Albany, New York. For more information on upcoming Family Programs, please visit www.albanyinstitute.org or call 518.463.4478, ext. 405.
