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Ancient Egypt Exhibition

By on June 20, 2023

Revisit the early days of King Tutankhamun

King Tutunkhamun (also known as King Tut) who ruled ancient Egypt (1332 B.C.) as pharaoh from age nine – and was in battle with neighboring Nubia over land, is probably one of the most controversial figures in ancient history. He died a mysterious death at age 19 leaving scientists exploring how he died. Some said from Malaria while a recent theory floating around suggests  that it was drunk chariot racing that ended his life.

The world did not know much about him until 1922 when British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered King Tut’s body laid to rest in a nest of three coffins placed in a stone sarcophagus covered by four overlapping box-like shrines in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.

The story of King Tut holds significant importance for history buffs and enthusiasts, particularly those interested in Egyptian lore.

Following last year’s 100th anniversary since Howard Carter’s discovery of  the royal tomb, the Kadokawa Musashino Museum will showcase to the public how the young Pharaoh lived his youth and royal life, from July 1, until November 20, 2023.

All told through projection mapping, holography and virtual reality (AR),  this exhibit brings to life 3 sets (130 items) of super replicas of items stored in King Tut’s royal tomb – elaborately reproduced – for a truly immersive experience.

When:           July 1, 2023 (Saturday) – November 20 (Monday)
                        Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 18:00 / Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 21:00
                        ※Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Closed: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month
Where:         Kadokawa Musashino Museum 1st Floor Grand Gallery
3-31-3 Higashi Tokorozawa Wada, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
Admission: General (college students and older)  2,400 yen
                         junior high and high school students  1,800 yen
                         elementary school students                   1,000 yen
                         preschoolers get in free

 

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