de Young Museum
San Francisco

June 27, 2009–March 28, 2010

Very Postmortem: Mummies & Medicine

At the Legion of Honor,
October 31, 2009–July 4, 2010
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Why Tut's Gold Mask and Mummy Don't Travel

King Tut's famous Gold Mask and his mummy do not leave Egypt.

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Visiting Information

Planning a trip to see King Tut? Here's everything you need to know about visiting the exhibition at the de Young
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King Tut Hotel and VIP Ticket Packages

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New Discoveries Reveal the Mysteries of King Tut

Submitted by andrew on February 24, 2010
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The results of a two-year study of the mummy of Tutankhamun have not only revealed stunning facts about the pharaoh's life and health, but changed the way several key objects in the exhibition Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs can be interpreted as well. You can download a brochure (PDF, 388KB) that highlights these discoveries and how they affect the objects on view, and of course attend the lecture by Dr. Zahi Hawass at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House on Monday, March 8, at 7:30 pm.

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About the de Young

de Young Museum

Museum Address

de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118
415.750.3600
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Exhibition Hours

Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 6:30 pm; until 8:45 pm on Fridays. Mondays reserved for school groups.
Extended hours on last two weekends of the exhibition: Saturday, March 20 and 27 and Sunday, March 28, 9 am to 9 pm (last entry at 7:30 pm)

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Shuttle Bus Service to King Tut

On weekends and holidays, a fleet of 24-seat, ADA-accessible, alternative fuel buses will pick up and drop off visitors at various locations in and around Golden Gate Park.

Cost: $2 per visitor per day

Exact change required; ADA riders will be served on a complimentary basis. Cost not eligible for de Young or California Academy of Sciences transportation discounts.

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Pharaoh's Gold Card

All visitors who purchase a ticket for Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will receive a Pharaoh’s Gold Card, which entitles the holder to unique discounts and special offers from participating retail partners, restaurants, businesses and attractions all over Northern California. 

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Flat Anubis

Download, color, and cut out your own Flat Anubis! Take him with you, take his picture, and share it with the world on our Flat Anubis Flickr group.

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The exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International, and AEG Exhibitions, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is the proud cultural partner, and American Airlines is the official airline of the exhibition. The San Francisco presentation is sponsored by Athena Troxel Blackburn, Mrs. Thomas B. Crowley, Sr., Rajnikant and Helen Desai, and Beringer Vineyards.

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