Special Exhibition : Tutankhamen – Story of a Discovery
Few archeological discoveries have aroused such universal admiration and interest as the one experienced by the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen.
In November 1922, an archeological discovery caused the world to look at a remote corner of Egypt in which some of its most important pharaohs had been buried. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings continues to captivate the human being today.
With this exhibition, the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona pays tribute to that archeological adventure through spaces dedicated to its protagonists, the working methods that were followed or the media impact generated by the discovery.
With the Tutankhamen exhibition. History of a discovery the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona pays tribute to this authentic archeological adventure through spaces dedicated to its protagonists, the methods of work followed or the media impact generated by the discovery; all this without neglecting topics that have aroused intense debates such as the origin of the king himself, the causes of his death or the existence of a terrible curse.
An important number of pieces illustrate certain aspects of the child king’s environment while being representative of the wide variety of objects with which the Egyptians endowed their tombs.
Why a visit to the Egyptian Museum is worthwhile?
A bit of goose bumps and a lot of awesome amazement – that’s what you get when you visit the museum. The impressive exhibits from the private collection bring the legendary era of the pharaohs to life. Visitors get an insight into the everyday life of high culture, their rituals and traditions. Everything is clearly explained with the help of information boards, the recommendable audio guide app offers additional exciting background knowledge.
About the Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum of Barcelona is one of the leading private collections of Egyptian art and culture. On more than 2,000m² the museum shows the exciting history of Egypt at the time of the pharaohs. The more than 1,000 exhibits – including sarcophagi, mummies, jewelery and amulets – illustrate the life and traditions of this civilization.
It is recommended to be guided by an Epgytologist to learn and understand everything about this culture, for that you’ll have the possibility to ask for a guided visit in the museum.
Tip: You can also sign up for courses or make a trip to the archeological campus of the museum – so you will become yourself a researcher and discoverer! The museum offers numerous events, lectures and workshops to which you can sign up. There are always great offers for children. A calendar of events can be found on the homepage of the museum.
Visited Aug 2018
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