The Petrie Museum is one of the finest small museums I have visited. I have seen many Egyptian collections before (London has plenty scattered around) but few are as detailed, diverse and with such a high level in quality and quantity. The hieroglyphics of the masonry are not blurry and worn as in others I have seen but sharp and... More

Inside the university campus is this great little museum - we were made to feel very welcome when we arrived by the friendly and enthusiastic archaeologist on reception. Lots of interesting items to see and staff on hand to answer questions, some kids activity stuff which actually the adults were enjoying too.........

Among all the Victorian visitors to Egypt, as well as the posers and braggers and trophy hunters who mercilessly plundered Egypt, one man stands head and shoulders among them as a true and genuine Archaeologist and that was Flinders Petrie. This museum is just a small token part of the huge legacy that he leaves behind. This is the museum... More

The Petrie Museum has some unique objects, including - this is a more modern addition to the collection - an African string instrument made from everyday household objects. There is also an ancient dress - mind-boggling to think how old it is - and beautiful mummy portraits. The stone reliefs that we are used to seeing without colour, here sometimes... More

I visited the Petrie Museum during my lunch break last week. The museum was easy to find and, best of all, free. The museum is small but full of interesting displays. Friendly and knowledgeable staff happily answered all my questions. Recommend the museum to anybody, children or adults.

A really good museum but tucked away within the university. Not really for kids younger than about 12 as they would probably get bored but my teens loved it. Lots of interactive displays explaining about Egyptian life and about the artefacts on display. Some parts of the museum are a little dark but they provide you with a torch to... More

The staff member on the front desk - who was a rather intense young man - objected to my use of the phrase 'old fashioned' in respect of this place, but it is: rows of class cabinets stuffed with exhibits with typed labels. There is a nod to the 21st century, with interactive screens to tell you about the key... More

If you're interested in ancient egypt, this is definitely the place for you. It has the feel of an old-time museum, with all kinds of artifacts crammed into glass and wood cabinets throughout two large, meandering rooms. What makes this museum different, in my opinion, is that it heavily features more everyday ancient objects, rather than larger and more magnificent... More

This is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in Ancient Egypt. Located on the UCL campus next to their science library and literally across the street and half a minute away from the on-campus Waterstones/Fopp. It is also less then 10 mins walk from Euston station. What it lacks in size (it could be whizzed round in... More