Exhibit Details

Transport Back to 1922

Travel to Egypt’s fabled Valley of the Kings to accompany famed Egyptologist Howard Carter as he gazes into King Tut’s Tomb for the very first time.

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science is proud to present an awe-inspiring event that will transport visitors back to 1922 as they explore the world premier exhibition, King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience.

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Experience the dark and winding tunnels that led to Tutankhamen’s burial chambers, explore the countless golden treasures he took with him into the afterworld, and explore the brightly colored, floor-to-ceiling hieroglyphs that detail his life and offer prayers to the gods to ensure a blessed life after death. Surrounded by elements of the recent–and ancient–past, visitors will bask in the glories of King Tut’s Tomb and walk in the footsteps of Howard Carter when he gets his first glimpse of “Wonderful things!”

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Join Carter in a miraculous discovery that quite literally brought Tutankhamen back to life for the entire world to see. Celebrate his life, witness his death, and contemplate the certainty of the ancient Egyptian afterlife when you visit King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

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Open Today: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Plan a Visit

Adults $30, Children $21; Members $15

Includes Permanent Exhibitions

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Located in Level 1

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Please Note

This exhibit includes a forced perspective hallway to create the illusion of descending into the tomb. This hallway is fully accessible according to ADA guidelines. Lighting throughout the exhibit is dim in keeping with the theatrical atmosphere of the tomb.

Thank You

King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience is generously supported by Woodforest National Bank, the John P. McGovern Foundation, the Harriet and Truett Latimer Endowment Fund, and HMW Entertainment.

Exhibition Highlights

Highlight No.1

Ancient, Colorful Artwork

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Highlight No.2

Descend Into the Tombs

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Intricate, Preserved Detail

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Is this exhibition included in General Admission?

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Is photography allowed in the museum?

Do I need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination?

Is food or drink allowed in the exhibition?

Are there discounts for military personnel, veterans, firefighters, police officers, or teachers?

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Stream The Podcast

‘Tut Tut, Now What?’

When British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of long-lost pharaoh Tutankhamun one fateful day in 1922, the world was forever changed. A limited series podcast 3,300 years in the making, HMNS takes you inside the story of the Boy King as you’ve never heard it before.

Join our museum experts and special guests from the Egyptological field as we explore the fact, the fiction, and the fascinating artifacts.

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Tom Hardwick

Consulting Curator of Egyptology

Tom Hardwick coordinates the artifacts on display and in the Hall of Ancient Egypt at HMNS. This requires managing loans from dozens of institutions and private individuals around the globe. Tom resides in Cairo, Egypt and travels to Houston several times a year....