Read and Look | Cleo and Cornelius: A Tale of Two Cities and Two Kitties

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 11:15 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

434 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48109 | Ann Arbor

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Publisher/HostKelsey Museum of Archaeology
Read and Look | Cleo and Cornelius: A Tale of Two Cities and Two Kitties
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In this special program just for our younger visitors (ages 4–8), we’ll read a kid-friendly book and explore a related part of the Kelsey Museum’s galleries. This is a great way to discover the ancient world and connect our daily lives to families in the past.
In “Cleo and Cornelius,” adventurous Cleo and couch potato Cornelius live in ancient Egypt, where cats are worshiped like gods and goddesses. After Cornelius accidentally boards a boat departing on a voyage across the sea, the two felines find themselves in the faraway city of Rome, a place where dogs are treated like kings. In Rome, the activities never end! Cleo and Cornelius race chariots, play games, perform in a theater, and more. Do they even want to return to Egypt? A spin on Aesop’s classic fable “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,” “Cleo and Cornelius” teems with hungry hippos, toga-clad dogs, and dancing cat mummies, bringing new excitement to a timeless tale.
This event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Plan your visit at https://myumi.ch/e6Q1M.
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