Myths & Legends Exhibition

People have told tales round the campfire since the beginning of human history, and the new hands-on exhibition at the Museum explores some of these classic tales down the millennia. Visitors can read dragon tales and solve the riddle to pass the dragon and enter his lair, or visit an Egyptian tomb to unravel the story of Osiris and mummies. There is a chance to build your own totem pole and hear Native American stories, or explore our labyrinth and come face-to-face with the fearsome Minotaur...

 

Local legends will also be explored, with information on the wealth of myths concerning Peterborough and the Fens, from ghostly jack-o-lanterns to the terrifying Black Shuck.

 

Museum Exhibitions Officer for Peterborough City Council, Karen Verdegaal says, 'This is a hands-on exhibition for all the family to come and enjoy, and a chance to discover many wonderful myths and legends from around the world. After all, everyone loves a good story!'

 

The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 9 February and runs until Sunday 13 April 10am-5pm Tuesday Saturday, 12noon - 4pm Sundays. On Mondays it is open 10am - 5pm during school holidays, 12noon-4pm on bank holidays and closed during school term times. Admission is free of charge.