Tutankhamun and the Golden Age
of the Pharoahs
Photo courtesy of National Geographic Traveler
Philadelphia welcomes King Tut to the Franklin Institute. Find releases on the exhibition and other great Tut-related activities and information in this section.
For high-resolution photos related to King Tut, click here. For artifact images, contact Eduardo Rubiano at erubiano@ngs.org or (202) 857-7760.
Philadelphia Celebrates Tut
April 25, 2007
Geo-Caching in on King Tut in Philadelphia
First-Ever, Free Philly Scavenger Hunt and Tour
February 5, 2006
Philly Has “Golden” Opportunity as Tut’s Last Stop in U.S.
City Hotels, Restaurants and Shops Prepare for Record Number of Visitors
February 5, 2007
Sleep Like a King in Philadelphia
Hotel Package Offers Two Tickets To Tut Any Time
January 31, 2007
Tut Road Show Takes to the Streets of Philly
Special Trolley Offers Visitors an Easy, Affordable Ride to Tut Exhibitions
January 23, 2007
King Tut En Español
Duerma Como Un Rey En Filadelfia
November 28, 2006
Philly Gets Ready for a King-Sized Egyptian Celebration
Hotels, Restaurants and Attractions Make Royal Preparations to Welcome Record Number of Visitors
September 28, 2006
Egypt Mania Means More than Mummers in Philly
10 Ways Visitors Can Immerse Themselves in Philadelphia’s Egyptian Side
September 28, 2006
Philadelphia and The Countryside Calendar of Events
What Else To See And Do While In Town For Tut
The Exhibition
November 8, 2006
Tickets on Sale for ‘Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs,’ Opening at the Franklin Institute Science Museum in February 2007
September 28, 2006
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute Named as Fourth and Final U.S. Destination for Tour of Tutankhamun Treasures
Museums in Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Philadelphia to Host Exhibition
September 28, 2006
Mellon Financial Corporation Becomes Sponsor of 'Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs' Exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
September 28, 2006
“The Treasures of Tutankhamun” (King Tut)
U.S. Exhibition Recap: 1976-1979
September 28, 2006
King Tut Arrives at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute in February 2007
Exhibition's Final Stop on U.S. Tour
September 28, 2006
King Tut Timeline
September 28, 2006
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharoahs Key Exhibit Artifacts Fact Sheet
September 28, 2006
Exhibition Organizers
September 28, 2006
About About PECO, An Exelon Company
September 28, 2006
About Mellon Financial Corporation
September 28, 2006
The Franklin Institute
September 28, 2006
Tutankhamun Biography
September 28, 2006
Dennis Wint Biography
President and CEO, The Franklin Institute
September 28, 2006
Zahi Hawass Biography
National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence
September 28, 2006
Terry Garcia Biography
Executive Vice President for Mission Programs, National Geographic Society
September 28, 2006
Timothy J. Leiweke Biography
President & CEO, AEG
September 28, 2006
John Norman Biography
September 28, 2006
David P. Silverman Biography
National Curator for "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs"
September 28, 2006
Mark Lach Biography
Senior Vice President, Arts and Exhibitions International