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“Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh’s Tomb
Over 100 hand-crafted replicas of the greatest treasure ever found
take you back to the majesty and wonder of Ancient Egypt
As British archaeologist Howard Carter first opened the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922, his chief financial backer Lord Carnarvon anxiously asked, “Do you see anything?”
“Yes,” Carter replied, “I see wonderful things.”
More than 130 hand-crafted replicas of those “wonderful things” will be on display during the
This kid-friendly exhibit offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to travel back in time and experience the beauty, majesty, history and wonder of the world’s most notorious treasure find. This spectacular exhibit features reproductions of many of the Pharaoh’s sacred and personal belongings. The originals are rarely, if ever, seen outside of
- King Tut’s iconic golden mummy case
- Magnificent state chariot
- Canopic Shrine
- Thrones
- Funerary Mask
- Bejeweled royal mummy and other jewelry
Additional artifacts help bring life to the turbulent times of King Tut’s rule while telling the timeless story of the “Boy Pharaoh,” an immortal character on the stage of world history.
Artisans from the Pharaonic Village in Giza, Egypt, spent over ten years accurately creating the replicas that make up the ”Wonderful Things” exhibit. The exhibit is on display at the May Museum through an agreement between Washoe County and the Origins Museum Institute.
Exhibit hours are Wednesdays - Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for children under 18 and seniors 62 and over. Groups of 15 or more are $6.00 per person.
King Tut: “Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh’s Tomb is supported by a generous grant from the Wilbur May Foundation. Additional sponsorship provided by the Reno News and Review.
KING TUT: "Wonderful Things" from the Pharaoh's Tomb
Admission Fees vary with the exhibits; please call for rate information.
Group Rates and guided tours are available by appointment.
The indoor garden court and several other beautiful rooms are available for weddings, meetings and special gatherings.
Curator: Kristy Lide
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