Ancient Egyptians believed that everything they knew and experienced was part of a cycle, from the annual flood of the Nile River that nourished their land to the daily rising and setting of the sun. Even their own lives were a cycle, which moved from birth to death to rebirth. Explore more about Egyptian life in this hands-on exhibition for all ages!


VMFA is grateful to the following Sponsors:

Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation


Maggie Georgiadis


Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Ferguson