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The Tutankhamun Exhibition
The Tutankhamun Exhibition allows the visitor to experience the magnificence and wonder of the world's greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery with Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, and share in their excitment. Explore the ante-chamber filled with treasures including golden animal couches, the sentinel figures of Tutankhamun, and the golden throne. All the senses are excited even that of smell with the heavy but pleasant odours of fragrant woods, oils and ointments.
Enter the burial chamber to witness Howard Carter raising the golden coffins. In the Hall of Treasures marvel at the superb fascimiles of some of Tutankhaum's greatest golden treasures, including the famous golden funerary mask and the Harpooner. Finally come face to face with Tutankhamun's mummified body. Featured in many major television documentaries, The Tutankhamun Exhibition has recreated Tutankhamun's tomb, treasures, and mummified body using sight, sound and smell - spanning time itself.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open New Year
Winter Opening 01/01/2011 - 31/03/2011
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00
Summer Opening 01/04/2011 - 30/09/2011
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Winter Opening 2012 01/10/2011 - 31/03/2012
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00
Closed 13/12/2011 - 26/12/2011
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Bank Holiday Closed
* Open 10am-4pm January to end March; open 10am-5pm 1st April - 30th September and 10am-4pm 1st October to 31st December. Closed 13th-26th December.
Events
Saturday, 19th May 2012 - Saturday, 19th May 2012
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | from £24.99 |
| Adult | from £7.99 |
| Senior | from £6.99 |
| Student | from £6.99 |
| Child | from £5.99 |
| Under 5's | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A35. Drive into centre of Dorchester; use one of the town centre car parks; exhibition is pedestrian signposted from most of these.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Dorchester South and West stations. Walk into town centre following pedestrian signs for Exhibition. Only 15 minutes from either station.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge) - Town coach/car parks nearby
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Must be pre-booked.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 90
- Min group size - 15
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Open all year
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French and German
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Languages spoken
- French spoken
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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