"The golden boy is back," said Zahi Hawass, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, the agency that agreed to loan out the artifacts for the exhibit. "This time, he brings with him newly revealed information about his life, his family and his death. The legend of this beloved pharaoh will never end -- it will continue, in the words of the ancient Egyptians, 'forever and for eternity.'"
After more than 30 years, the treasures of Tutankhamen make their long-awaited return to New York in a dazzling, once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. This New York engagement will be the LAST OPPORTUNITY to see these priceless artifacts before they leave North America forever.
Behold the legendary treasures of King Tut. For the first time in a generation, revel in the splendor of the ancient Egyptian world as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from his tomb, along with antiquities representing his family and contemporaries. Through 10 galleries and 130 artifacts, experience the world of the pharaohs like never before...
- Objects from King Tut’s tomb include his royal diadem, the crown found on his head when the tomb was discovered.
- See one of the boy king's four gold and precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs.
- Learn about the extraordinary discovery of Tut’s tomb and the beliefs and funerary processes of ancient Egypt.
- This exhibit features over 130 amazing treasures belonging to King Tut and many of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt, making this the largest King Tut exhibit ever assembled
- View results from the latest scientific testing conducted on King Tut’s mummy, and what it is telling researchers about his life and death.
- This exhibit is more than twice the size of the exhibition that took New York by storm in the 1970s.Over six million people have attended the King Tut Exhibition worldwide.
King Tut Exhibit Schedule
Through January 2, 2011
Open 7 days a week, Sunday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm and Friday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
The KING TUT Exhibit is a great thing to do while in New York City! Get Advance admission now!
Please note: King Tut is an extremely popular exhibition. Wait times vary (some up to 2 hours), and Saturdays are the busiest days to visit. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis.