Valley of the Kings. The treasures of Tutankhamun return to San Francisco for the first time in 30 years

Visiting the Exhibition

“Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sept. 30. After that, the exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Sundays and until 8:45 p.m. Fridays. There are several early and holiday closures, so check the museum’s Web site when planning your visit.

  • Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com, by calling (877) TUT-TKTS (888-8587) or in person at the de Young.
  • Your Tut ticket also admits you to the de Young’s permanent collection and to the Legion of Honor within three days of your Tut visit.
  • All tickets for this exhibition are timed and dated. Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before your ticket time to line up.
  • Having guests this summer? More than 20 Bay Area hotels have partnered with the show to offer special packages, including VIP tickets. Check the de Young’s Web site for the list of hotels.
  • Download a PDF of the Museum Map
     

More info on planning your visit

 

The Examiner's King Tut coverage

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Acknowledgements and thanks

A special thank you to the following for their gracious assistance and promotional consideration in the coordination of the research trip for this supplement. FULL STORY