de Young Museum
San Francisco

June 27, 2009–March 28, 2010

Why Tut's Gold Mask and Mummy Don't Travel

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

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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Very Postmortem: Mummies & Medicine

At the Legion of Honor,
October 31, 2009–July 4, 2010
Free admission to the Legion with your King Tut ticket (through November 20).
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Experience King Tut on Friday Nights

October 2–November 20
January 15–February 26

Enjoy a Friday night discount and special menu at the de Young Cafe

King Tut Hotel and VIP Ticket Packages

Choose from 21 Bay Area hotels and unique hotel packages, all including VIP tickets to King Tut
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News & Information

The Other Tutankhamun

Across the Golden Gate Bridge, through the fog bank and back in the Marin Headlands live the other Tutankhamun and Akenaten. Named for the ancient pharaohs, they are California sea lions that were rescued by the Marine Mammal Center (MMC) and suffer from serious health conditions or injuries. The MMC volunteers assign names to the sea lions and harbor seals brought to the Center for their care and often theme the names to newsworthy events or local happenings.[continue reading]

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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
www.deyoungmuseum.org

Exhibition Hours

Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 6:30 pm; until 8:45 pm on Fridays. Mondays reserved for school groups, except October 12 and December 28.

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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.

Community

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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