King Tut’s Tomb
Discovery Experience
Transport Back to 1922
Experience the dark and winding tunnels that led to Tutankhamen’s burial chambers, explore the countless golden treasures he took with him into the afterworld, and explore the brightly colored, floor-to-ceiling hieroglyphs that detail his life and offer prayers to the gods to ensure a blessed life after death.
Surrounded by elements of the recent–and ancient–past, visitors will bask in the glories of King Tut’s Tomb and walk in the footsteps of Howard Carter when he gets his first glimpse of “Wonderful things!”
Join Carter in a miraculous discovery that quite literally brought Tutankhamen back to life for the entire world to see. Celebrate his life, witness his death, and contemplate the certainty of the ancient Egyptian afterlife when you visit King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Your purchase of a ticket to King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience includes general admission access to all Permanent HMNS Exhibit Halls. If you purchase King Tut and a ticket to either Death by Natural Causes or Sharks!, you can receive up to 50% off the price of either Death by Natural Causes or Sharks! Please note that this does not cover entry to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Exhibition Highlights
Experience King Tut’s Sarcophagus Through Touch
A View into King Tut’s Tomb
Inside King Tut’s Nested Coffin
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King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience requires a special exhibit ticket. A King Tut ticket will allow you access to the Permanent Exhibit Halls.
Guidelines
Photography
Photography and videography are allowed in the museum, but please be mindful of a few items:
- Flash photography is strictly prohibited in all areas, except the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
- Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
- Every person entering the museum must purchase a ticket. If you are purchasing tickets for a timed-entry venue, such as the Butterfly Center, you must enter at the indicated time on your ticket.
- Be considerate of other patrons enjoying the museum.
Admission
Admission price includes access to all HMNS Exhibit Halls except certain Special Exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology. Access to the Brown Hall of Entomology is included with admission to the Cockrell Butterfly Center.
Service Animals
Certified Service Animals are always welcome at HMNS!
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Meet the Curators
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