Tutankhamun canopic coffinette. Photo © Sandro Vannini.

Explore the Splendor of the Pharaohs

Tut’s First Denver Appearance: July 1, 2010-January 2, 2011

Discover more than 100 striking objects spanning 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history in Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Denver Art Museum, the exhibition’s only stop in the Rocky Mountain West.

See breathtaking treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb—including the golden sandals found on his mummy and a canopic jar (above) that held his internal organs—and visit the largest image of King Tut ever unearthed, a 10-foot statue found at the remains of a funerary temple. Encounter artifacts from other powerful rulers and learn about the pharaohs’ function in both the earthly and divine worlds. Plus, relive the excitement of Howard Carter’s 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb and explore new scientific discoveries that provide insight into the Boy King’s legendary life and death.