The Discovery of King Tut Exhibition Opens at the Grand Rapids Public Museum May 16

The much anticipated exhibition,The Discovery of King Tut, will make its Great
Lakes Region debut at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on May 16, 2015. Visitors will experience what it was like for Howard Carter and his team when they first discovered the tomb of Tutakhamun in1922.

The exhibit features more than 1,000 scientifically produced recreations hand-crafted by Egyptian artisans. The Discovery of King Tut 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.

The story of King Tut has fascinated the world since the discovery of his tomb in 1922. This exhibition presents the excavation itself as it was at the very moment it was revealed to the public.

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 here 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.

Tickets for The Discovery of King Tut are on sale now. Museum members will receive discounted admission. Visit grpm.org for more information.