Past exhibitions

Find out more about previous exhibitions and projects we have showcased at the Garstang Museum.

Exhibition: Creatures of the Nile

4 May - 5 October 2024

Creatures of the Nile explores the fascinating position animals held in ancient Egyptian and Sudanese society and culture, and the impact of climate change in the ancient world.

Exhibition: Secrets of the Stores

11 January 2021 - 11 March 2023

The ancient artefacts in this exhibition had never before been displayed to the public. Some are beautiful, some are intriguing, and all have their own story to tell.

Project: Museums of the North West Photogrammetry Hub

January - December 2021

A Garstang Museum based team provided training in photogrammety practices for staff and volunteers of museums in the North West. Read more about this project.

Exhibition: Before Egypt

11 May - 26 October 2019

With artefacts dating from as early as 7,000 years ago, Before Egypt delves into the prehistoric past of Egypt and Nubia, featuring the ways in which early art, culture and politics were influenced by the unique geography of the Nile Valley.

Exhibition: Book of the Dead

19 May 2017 - September 2018

Book of the Dead: Passport through the Underworld is a practical guide to navigating the ancient Egyptian underworld, through the Hours of the Night and on to the judgement of Osiris.

Exhibition: Meroë, Africa's Forgotten Empire

May - September 2016

Today, Meroë is recognised academically as among the most important sites in the history of ancient Sudan, but its history remains all-but-unknown to the general public. Overshadowed by its northern neighbour, Egypt, Meroë remains Africa’s forgotten empire.