Beyond King Tut, a new immersive exhibition created by Paquin Entertainment Group and the National Geographic Society, has opened at Pier 36 in New York City.
North America’s first immersive experience inspired by Tutankhamun launched in NYC ahead of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the child pharaoh’s tomb.
The multi-sensory exhibition brings to life the archives of the National Geographic Society, with visitors embarking on a journey to ancient Egypt.
Offering nine galleries, Beyond King Tut tells the 3,300-year-old story of Tutankhamun, including the mysteries surrounding his death and the young ruler’s journey to the afterlife.
Guests will meet ancient Egyptian gods such as Ra and Anubis and descend into King Tut’s burial chamber.
“Beyond King Tut will be a must-see for anyone interested in Egypt and the history of King Tut,” said Kathryn Keane, VP of public programming and National Geographic Museum director for the National Geographic Society.
“New technologies are making it possible to fully immerse people like never before in important stories from our past, allowing us to develop connections and understand history’s influence on our present and future generations.”
3,300-year-old story of Tutankhamun
Beyond King Tut is currently making its way across North America. It premiered earlier this year at the National Geographic Society Museum in Washington, DC and is available there until 6 February 2023.
The exhibit launches at Magic Box in Los Angeles on 4 November. It can be seen in LA and NYC through 31 December. It also opens on 4 November at the Vancouver Convention Center in Canada and is available until 8 January 2023.
Elsewhere, the Grand Egyptian Museum will showcase all 5,600 objects retrieved from King Tut’s tomb. It will the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilisation.
Images: Paquin Entertainment Group / National Geographic Society
