King Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

June 27, 2009 - March 28, 2010

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is scheduled to open June 27, 2009 and run through March 28, 2010 at the De Young Museum. The exhibition consists of more than 130 priceless artifacts, including treasures from the tomb of the celebrated “boy king” Tutankhamun (King Tut) and the riches from other tombs discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings and additional ancient sites. All the artifacts in the exhibition are 3,300 to 3,500 years old.

In 1979, The De Young Museum showcased an exhibition on King Tut that was a blockbuster-with over 1 million visitors. Now on the 30 year anniversary of that opening this exhibition returns to San Francisco with many exciting new artifacts and a new generation will be introduced to the wonder of these treasures. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a new exhibition with many new treasures to view. The exhibit contains 50 major artifacts excavated from King Tut's tomb, including his royal diadem (crown) and one of the gold and inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs. More than 80 artifacts from the tombs of his ancestors will be showcased as well. The exhibition will draw visitors back in time with innovative technology-allowing visitors to see and hear about the fascinating times in which the young king lived.

Come discover the secrets of Egypt's most fascinating ruler!

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