What You'll See at the Tutankhamun Exhibition

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a spellbinding exhibition featuring over 130 Ancient Egyptian treasures.

The dazzling objects on display come from Tutankhamun's tomb, other Valley of the Kings burials and additional Egyptian sites.

Innovative Exhibition Design and Technology

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs uses inventive design and innovative technology to immerse you in the world of Ancient Egypt. See and hear about the fascinating times in which the young king lived and learn how his short reign changed history.

Royal Tombs

You'll see more than 70 objects from royal tombs dating to the 18th Dynasty (1555 BC -1305 BC). Owners include the pharaohs Amenhotep ll and Thutmose lV and two important members of the royal family, Yuya and Tuyu. Before the discovery of Tutankhamun's resting place, Yuya and Tuyu’s tomb was the most celebrated find in the Valley of the Kings.

Tutankhamun's Treasures

The exhibition features 50 major objects excavated from Tutankhamun's tomb. They include the royal diadem - the gold crown encircling the head of the king’s mummified body - which he probably wore in life. You'll also see the gold and precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained the king's mummified organs.

Tutankhamun in Pictures

You'll see National Geographic images, computer-generated reconstructions and film footage about the golden age of the pharaohs plus scan images of Tutankhamun's mummy. Read more about Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun Exhibition Rooms

• Introductory film
• Ancient Egypt before Tutankhamun
• Traditional Beliefs
• Death, Burial and the Afterlife
• Religious Revolution
• The Boy King
• Tutankhamun, King of Egypt
• Causing His Name to Live
• The Science of Tutankhamun
• The Tomb
• Howard Carter Gallery
• Daily Life in Tutankhamun's World