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

Summer Opening 1 Apr 2007 - 28 Oct 2007

Winter Opening 29 Oct 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Closed 24 Dec 2007 - 26 Dec 2007

* Open 9:30aqm-5;30pm 1st April - 28th October; open 9:30am-5pm weekdays and 10am-4:30pm weekends 29th October - 31st December. Closed 24th-26th December.

Tickets Information

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

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

• Parking (charge)

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

• Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - French

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