Pectoral with Solar/Lunar Emblem and Scarab
Thebes, Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamun, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutankhamun (1332–1322 BC). Gold, silver, electrum, semiprecious stones; 12.5 x 13 cm. Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Carter 267d. Photograph Kenneth Garrett ©2008 National Geographic
More than 3,000 years after his reign, and 30 years after the original exhibition opened in San Francisco, Tutankhamun, ancient Egypt’s celebrated “boy king,” returns to the de Young Museum. In the summer of 2009 the de Young presents
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, a glorious exhibition of over 130 outstanding works from the tomb of Tutankhamun, as well as those of his royal predecessors, his family, and court officials.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs includes many new and exciting elements not seen in previous versions of the exhibition, including a revised version of the catalogue, a new audio tour, and additional artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb. The exhibition is scheduled to run from June 27, 2009 through March 28, 2010.
Extended Exhibition Hours
In order to accommodate the anticipated high demand, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will be open seven days a week, with extended hours, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 27 through September 30, 2009.
Starting October 1, 2009, the exhibition will be open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays will be reserved for school groups. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. In addition, the exhibition is closed for maintenance on July 13, August 3, and August 31.
Advance Tickets
Advance tickets are highly recommended for this exhibition. Tickets will be on sale to members in early 2009. Tickets for the general public will become available in spring, 2009. If you would like to receive an e-mail alert when tickets first become available, please sign up for our e-mail newsletter.
FAQ
For answers to your frequently asked questions about the exhibition, click here.
Organization and Credit
Organized by Arts and Exhibitions International, National Geographic, and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt.
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