King Tut

Cora has great interest in Ancient Egypt, and her 6th grade class will be studying the period soon. All this coincides nicely with the current special exhibit at the California Science Center - King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh. 

We met up with JT and Jim at the museum Saturday, and enjoyed a very educational and fun day out.

The items that have survived three thousand years are just incredible - linen gloves! How?!?

All were discovered in Tut's hidden tomb, uncovered in 1922.

The workmanship and beauty of the items really captured our attention.

Cora took lots of notes and photos. Hopefully she can work them into some sort of school assignment.

The museum had lots of other exhibits, too, and here, the girls are looking at hieroglyphics on little blocks.

We also walked around the Space Shuttle Endeavour, and learned about its missions

The aquarium was a favorite for the kids.

Cora enjoyed the touch tank; Violet did not.

After the museum, we met up with JT and Jim and the children for a meal before heading home. It was great spending time with our friends.