Before we continue, take this moment to get in the mood.
Now that we’ve assumed the proper reverence and solemnity for this awe-inspiring exhibit, we may continue.
Making its third North American pass, the celebrated Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Pharaohs is one of the most successful traveling museum exhibits in history. Appropriately enough, it delves into one of the most fascinating pieces of history: the times of the pharaohs and the boy king, Tutankhamun (who you may know as King Tut).
A breathtaking exhibit by any measure, Tutankhamun collects over one hundred substantial pieces from as far back as 1520 B.C. centering on a collection of items from the original excavation of Tut’s tomb in 1922. Of course, the sarcophagus, and therefore the king himself, is not on display, but you will see a canopic coffinette with one of Tut’s mummified organs, several wood and stone carvings and a golden crown that may have been worn by Tut during his rule.
It’s no accident that the exhibit has grown so popular. The profound sense of fascination and awe that enriches every moment is truly unrivaled.
One of the cool things about museum events is that they tend to last awhile, so you’ve got plenty of time to plan your trip to Dallas. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Pharaohs will run at the Dallas Museum of Art until May 17, 2009. The exhibit operates daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and tickets must be purchased in advance by time slot. Purchase tickets here.
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I absolutely loved the YouTube Video you’ve posted a link to…
I have planned the trip to the Dallas Museum of Art to see the King Tut exhibit well in advance. We had very high expectations considering the advertisement of the Exhibit and the pricing. However, I must say I was slightly disappointed. The exhibit had far less artifacts than I expected. Those that were on display were amazing. The narrative about King Tut life as well as his predecessors was very informative but left many unanswered questions towards the end. I was delighted to learn that the tickets we purchased allowed us the entrance to other Dallas Museum of Arts exhibits. My parents (who live in Ukraine and spent the Holidays with us in the US) particularly enjoyed the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection that re-creates five rooms from Villa La Pausa, the home of Wendy and Emery Reves in the south of France that was originally built by Coco Chanel. I would highly recommend planning a tour of the entire collections the Museum offers and taking advantage of “2 for 1” price. If you are planning a family trip, the Museum offers a Family Holiday Package for $56 plus miscellaneous fees – a great deal.