About the Petrie Museum

Who we are, what we do, and how to get involved.

The Petrie Museum houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology in the world.

The Petrie Museum was first set up as a teaching resource at University College London (UCL) in 1892.

Volunteer with us or become a friend of the museum.

Learn about how you can support the Petrie Museum's work.

The Petrie Museum is available to hire for receptions, talks and seminars, film screenings, filming and photoshoots, and private tours.

Get a glimpse of fascinating work using the museum collections.

Video: Welcome to the Petrie Museum