Color Chemistry Along the Nile
Sat, Jul 18
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Do as the Ancient Egyptians did in this hands-on workshop combining history, chemistry, and art. Learn the reactions behind paint, mix your own historically inspired pigments, and decorate a cartouche (an Ancient Egyptian name plate) to take home. Suitable for ages 8–800!
Time & Location
Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Guests
About the Event
Step into the role of an Ancient Egyptian scribe in Color Chemistry Along the Nile—a creative workshop that blends history, chemistry, and artistry. Participants will explore the chemical reactions that make paint work, then mix up a batch of their own historically accurate, Egyptian-inspired paints using safe, hands-on methods. Once your pigments are ready, you’ll use them to decorate a cartouche—an Ancient Egyptian name plate—creating a personalized piece of art to take home.
This program is perfect for families, teens, and adults who love making, learning, and getting a little messy while connecting science to the ancient world.
Suitable for ages 8–800.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.