TUTANKHAMUN – HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES

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TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb And His Treasures

Coming to The RDS in Dublin, is an enchanting exhibition "TUTANKHAMUN – His Tomb And His Treasures" that allows visitors to experience ‘first hand’ the moment archaeologist Howard Carter entered the treasure-laden burial chambers of Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh, Tutankhamun.

Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures’ has already delighted over 1,700,000 visitors across Europe and it is very exciting that Dublin will be hosting such an exhibition which will open on the 18 February at Dublin’s RDS in the Industries Hall.

Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures’ carries visitors on a captivating journey through time into the lost wonders of ancient Egypt and reveals the epic story of the discovery of the forgotten tomb of the ‘Boy King’ who died under mysterious circumstances aged only 19.

With the assistance of leading Egyptologists and using sketches and diary notes made by Howard Carter and original photographs taken by exploration photographer Harry Burton, three burial chambers and an extensive collection of the most important treasures of Tutankhamun have been authentically recreated.

For the first time, Irish audiences will have the opportunity to look through Carter’s eyes and experience the amazing moment of discovery for themselves.

Over 4,000 square metres of exhibition space and state-of-the-art multimedia technology will bring to life the story of Tutankhamun and the fascinating cultural and spiritual world of ancient Egypt; its funerary cults, gods and mysterious hieroglyphic script.

Replicas of 1,000 burial artefacts, intended to equip the young Pharaoh on his journey to the afterlife, have been painstakingly reproduced to scale by expert Egyptian craftsmen and can be viewed in the recreated burial chambers and in an extensive and detailed display.

These include jewellery, cult objects, amulets, coffers, chests, chairs, weapons, a stunning golden chariot, large golden shrines and the iconic death mask; a rare and beautiful sight not seen in the UK since the original mask was displayed at the British Museum in 1972.

 

Win A Free Family Pass ( 2 Adults + 2 Kids ) to the exhibition in The Tutankhamun Competition

 

Venue:- RDS – Industries Hall, Dublin

 

Classification :-  Family Fun Event  /   All Ages

  

Dates:-  Starting 17 February for a limited run

 

Time:-  10.00 to 19.00 – last admittance 18.00.

 

Family Admission Charges 

 
 
Monday – Friday 
 
  • Family Ticket (4 person, max 2 adults) – €39
  • Adults – €16
  • Children – €8 (6 – 16 years)
  • Children – %years and under go Free when accompanied by an adult
  • Reduced Rate – €13 Senior Citizens, Students, Unemployed and Registered Didable
  • Group Bookings – Tel.01 6486029  Email [email protected]
  • Please contact our School Bookings Team who will be happy to assist. Email [email protected]

 

Saturday, Sunday, And Bank Holiday

  • Family Ticket (4 person, max 2 adults) – €39
  • Adults – €16
  • Children – €8 (6 – 16 years)
  • Children – %years and under go Free when accompanied by an adult
  • Reduced Rate – €13 Senior Citizens, Students, Unemployed and Registered Didable
 
 
Prices include booking fees and VAT, postage fees may apply for internet or telephone bookings.
 
 
Familyfun Tip:- 
  • Book Early and in advance
  • Audio guides are included in the price of admission and are available in English, French, German and Spanish.
 
 

Directions To RDS From City Centre

  • By Car
Outside Trinity College, take Nassau Street (N11) for about 150 metres then turn right following the signposts for the R118. Follow the R118 (also known as Mount Street which becomes Merrion Road) for approximately 2km. The RDS Main Complex will be situated on the right hand side.
To go to the RDS Industries Hall (Hall 4) turn right onto Anglesea Road at the traffic lights on the bridge. The entrance to the RDS Industries Hall (Hall 4) is situated on the left hand side
 
  • By Bus
The RDS is serviced by bus routes number 4, 7, 5 and 45, which stop outside the Main Hall Entrance to the RDS on the Merrion Road. These bus services can be availed of on Nassau Street outside Trinity College.
 
  • By Local Train
Dublin DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) service also operates from the City Centre to Ballsbridge. Travel southbound to Lansdowne or Sandymount stations.

 

 

 

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