• Ancient Egypt Family Day - February 25, 2012
• Ninth Annual Legacy of Egypt Lecture - April 2012

The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, as part of its mandate as a Tennessee Center of Excellence, presents programs and educational events for the public. The IEAA brings world-renowned Egyptologists to the Mid-South for lectures and symposia. In addition, educational events are offered to schoolchildren and their families. Occasionally, the Institute also sponsors educational tours to Egypt.

The Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology provides trained graduate student docents for groups wishing a guided tour of the ancient Egyptian and African ethnographic exhibitions in the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. In addition, the Art Museum and the IEAA are sometimes able to provide guided tours of the Contemporary exhibitions at the Art Museum.

To schedule a tour, contact the Art Museum at (901) 678-2224.


Note: All groups are required to contact the Art Museum in advance and are strongly encouraged to schedule a docent tour guide.

Events for Spring 2012

Family Day at the Egyptian Institute 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Treat the family to fun-filled activities inspired by Ancient Egypt at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis. Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2012.

Click here for more information about Family Day 2012.