Famed Archaeologist and Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass Doing Book Signing Today at 1 p.m. at Grand Rapids Public Museum

There has been so much excitement around the Grand Rapids Public Museum since the Discovery of King Tut exhibit arrived. Visitors from all over Michigan and the United States have visited and continue to visit the exhibt featuring more than 1,000 scientifically produced recreations hand-crafted by Egyptian artisans, that recreates the awe and marvel of the moment of discovery. Visitors enter an overwhelming treasure trove to have an unbelievable glimpse into the greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century: Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Through a partnership with Semmel Concerts GmbH ("Semmel"), Premier Exhibitions, Inc. has brought the exhibition to North America, making its third stop on its U.S. tour in Grand Rapids at the GRPM. This exhibition uniquely allows the public to enjoy the magnificent splendor of these priceless Egyptian treasures without ever harming the fragile, sensitive originals – many of which are no longer permitted to tour outside of Egypt.

Tonight, Dr. Zahi Hawass, one of the most famous archaeologists and Egyptologists in the world, will give a lecture at the GRPM on “Pyramids – King TUT and Cleopatra – Recent Discoveries” as part of The Discovery of King Tut exhibition. And, if you would like to have the opportunity to meet Dr. Hawass, this is your luck day. The Public Museum announced that today, January 12, Dr. Zahi Hawass will be available for a book signing from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Visitors who are interested in the book signing can visit the Curiosity Shop at the GRPM to purchase Dr. Hawass’s book “Discovering Tutankhamun,” and meet Dr. Hawass to have their book signed.

The lecture will take place in the GRPM’s Meijer Theater starting at 7 p.m. tonight, January 12, 2016. Tickets for the lecture are sold out.