An Egyptologist’s Guide to The Met

Millions of people visit The Met each year, but few experience its Egyptian collection the way you will. Led by Dr. Amy Butner, an Egyptologist, former Met staff member, and current expert for Smithsonian Journeys this tour offers rare insight into one of the world’s most important collections of ancient Egyptian art.

Drawing on over 20 years of curatorial experience, archaeological fieldwork, and guiding tours on ancient sites in Egypt, Dr. Amy brings a unique and exciting combination of professional expertise and personal familiarity with The Met’s incredible collection. You will leave this tour with a deeper understanding of Egyptian art, and the feeling that you know the collection on a level that most never even dream of.

 

Meet Your Egyptologist

Dr. Amy Butner

Dr. Amy Butner is an Egyptologist with a PhD in Ancient Egyptian Art & Architecture from Emory University, an MA in Egyptian Language & Culture from Leiden University, and a BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from the University of Tennessee. She has worked extensively in museums and archaeology, including curatorial work, database design, and exhibition development at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as field excavations in Egypt.

Dr. Amy also serves as an Egypt Expert for Smithsonian Journeys, where she leads travelers through the art, history, and lived experience of ancient Egypt. Known for her clear, engaging storytelling and scholarly insight, she specializes in making complex history accessible, relevant, and captivating for all audiences.

 
 

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