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King Tut Trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota: Watonwan County Library - 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,063
Project of
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2010 - SFY 2011
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Watonwan
Watonwan
Project Overview

Patrons on Watonwan County Library will be transported to the Science Museum of Minnesota to experience a rare exhibit that features 50 items from the tomb of King Tut as well as 50 artifacts from the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt including Khafre, builder of the Great Sphinx.  This is the first time that these artifacts have been on display in Minnesota in cooperation with Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities.  In addition to the exhibit, the group will view the Omni film "Mummies:  Secrets of the Pharoahs:.

Project Details
  • Date:  Saturday, 4/11/11 8am - 5pm
  • Locations:  Science Museum of Minnesota (Attendance = 50)
  • Partner Organization(s):  Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program:  Venue
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,063
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will enjoy the opportunity to view the exceptional historical artifacts, learn more about Egyptian culture, archaeology and Minnesota's most popular museum.

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