Unveiling the Ancient Egyptian civilisation and treasures. A rare opportunity to explore the splendour of ancient Egyptian civilisation! The Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition showcases astonishing golden artefacts such as Ramses’ treasures and the golden mask of a pharaoh. Don’t miss out on this cultural feast!
Come to the Australia Museum Museum and experience ancient Egypt’s mysterious charm and abundant civilisation, encountering the glory of the golden ancient kingdom unexpectedly!
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs – Things you need to know
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs is a unique interactive museum experience exclusive to Sydney, featuring 181 priceless artefacts and magnificent golden treasures from the tomb of King Ramses II, including stone coffins, animal mummies, and grand sarcophagi. Jewellery, splendid royal masks, exquisite amulets—many of these items have never before left Egypt.
As his life, reign, and descendants are the focus of this grand installation, visitors can admire the objects that attest to his reign and learn about Ramses’ Egypt, the empire, and its relationship with the rival Hittite Empire. Visitors also immerse themselves in the history of his ancestors, his grandfather Ramses I, his father Seti I, as well as his children, successors, policies, and legacy.
The blockbuster exhibition, a collaboration between the Australian Museum and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, becomes a major cultural event for Australia, attracting visitors from all over for over a decade.
There is also an immersive VR experience specially created for the Ramses exhibition! Transport yourself to the Abu Simbel Temple and the tomb of Queen Nefertari! In the motion seats of the film, audiences will soar over temples, through sandstorms, and come face to face with the mummy of Ramses in this thrilling 360-degree journey.
This will be a rare cultural feast, let us together experience the charm and mystery of ancient Egypt!
Exhibition details
Date: Opening in Sydney on November 18th
Location: William Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Museum