Discovering King Tut’s Tomb opens at Mall of America on November 13, inviting visitors to explore the story of the pharaoh’s burial and Howard Carter’s famous 1922 discovery. Across 11 galleries, the exhibition pairs more than 100 replicas handcrafted by Egyptian artisans with interactive storytelling, an audio tour and an optional virtual-reality experience.
11 Galleries Trace the Tomb’s Story
The exhibition takes visitors through 11 galleries, following the story of Tutankhamun’s tomb from ancient Egypt to its discovery in the 20th century. The displays combine reconstructed spaces, replica artifacts and storytelling to bring the excavation into focus. The exhibition opens November 13 at Mall of America’s North Atrium, Level 2.
The 1922 Discovery Began With a Staircase
Howard Carter’s team had spent years searching Egypt’s Valley of the Kings when, on November 4, 1922, they uncovered the first step of a staircase leading to Tutankhamun’s tomb. Carter looked into the burial chamber on November 26, giving the excavation its famous moment of discovery. The exhibition uses Carter’s account and an audio guide narrated by him to help visitors follow the search.
Egyptian Artisans Handcrafted More Than 100 Replicas
The exhibition includes more than 100 museum-quality replicas, made by Egyptian artisans in Cairo using tools, materials and techniques inspired by ancient craft traditions. They are reproductions rather than the original objects. Tutankhamun’s treasures are now housed in Egypt, and this exhibition uses the carefully made replicas to show visitors the pieces and details associated with the tomb.
The Recreated Treasures Include Coffins and a Chariot
Visitors can see replicas of the iconic death mask and nested coffins, as well as other objects linked to the young pharaoh’s burial and daily life. Local coverage also highlights a full-size chariot and a board game among the displays. The recreated burial chambers and treasures give the objects context, helping visitors understand how the tomb was arranged and why its contents captured worldwide attention.
Audio and Virtual Reality Add Interactive Elements
The galleries use interactive storytelling to make the excavation accessible to visitors of different ages. An optional audio-narrated tour follows Carter’s story, while a virtual-reality experience lets visitors explore a digital version of the tomb. Standard admission includes all 11 galleries; audio and VR are add-ons, and a VIP option bundles them with flexible admission.
Check Hours and Ticket Options Before Visiting
The exhibition is at Mall of America’s North Atrium on Level 2. Tickets are available online or in person during operating hours. The visitor page lists hours as 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, with last entry 90 minutes before closing. All ages are welcome, and children 3 and younger enter free. Ticket prices and available times can vary, so check the booking page before heading over.
