Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and explore one of the most iconic spaces in the Museum before it opens to the public.
In the Egyptian sculpture gallery (Room 4), you can see impressive statues of kings and gods, monumental tomb architecture and ancient tomb reliefs spanning 3,000 year. These include the imposing colossal bust of Ramesses II and the Gayer-Anderson Cat.
Learn about the importance of large-scale sculpture in ancient Egyptian temples, tombs and much more in this special guided tour.
Please note that the Rosetta Stone is on display in the exhibition Hieroglyphs: unlocking ancient Egypt (13 October 2022 – 19 February 2023). You can find a replica of the Rosetta Stone, on display for free in the Enlightenment Gallery (Room 1).