The blockbuster touring exhibition with over 180 objects from Egypt, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs, closed in Paris on 6 September 2023. Where is the Ramses Exhibition going next? The Australian Museum in Sydney, from 18 November 2023 – 19 May 2024. Booking in advance is essential (a link for booking tickets through the official vendor is included below).
- Thomas Dowson
- Last Checked and/or Updated 09 September 2023
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A multisensory exhibition showcasing 181 objects will explore the life and accomplishments of Ramses II. Many of these artefacts have never before been seen outside of Egypt. Also known as Ramses the Great, he was one of the most prolific builders ancient Egypt. Responsible for the extraordinary temples at Abu Simbel in the south to the Ramesseum to the north in Luxor. Ramses left his mark on buildings across Egypt and Nubia like no other Egyptian monarch.
Besides exceptional artefacts representing the king himself, there are also sarcophagi, animal mummies, jewellery, royal masks, amulets, and exquisite golden treasures from the tomb of Ramses. This collection of extraordinary objects is a testament to the workmanship of ancient Egyptian craftspeople. An integral part of the exhibition is a virtual reality trip to ancient Egypt.
Exhibition Theme: Pharaonic Gold
Ancient Egyptians believed that by using gold a person would become immortal. Hence the presence of gold artefacts in grave goods. Only the wealthy could afford the precious metal, particularly the Pharaoh. Especially well known in this regard is the collection of grave goods from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
The collection will include the oldest known statue of Khafre made of pure gold. Khafre reigned during the 4th dynasty of the Old Kingdom, a period of peace and prosperity. A few photographs have been published in this article in the CultureMap Houston.
A similar exhibition was recently held at the Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte, in Germany. Closed in April 2020, Pharaoh’s Gold: 3,000 Years of Ancient Egypt showcased a number of Pharaonic gold artefacts from museums in Germany and Austria.
Known Dates for the Pharoah's Gold Exhibition
- 18 November 2023 – 19 May 2024: Australian Museum, Sydney
Buy Tickets Online For the Ramses Gold Exhibition in Sydney
It is already possible to book tickets in advance for the Ramses exhibition in Sydney. Given how popular exhibitions on ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs are, it is advisable to book sooner rather than later. Book Tickets Here
All Pharoah's Gold Exhibition Venues
- La Villette in Paris, France: 7 April – 6 September 2023
- London Exhibition Hall in London, England, dates to be confirmed
- Houston Museum of Natural Sciences in Houston, Texas: 20 November 2021 to 23 May 2022
- de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco, California: 20 August 2022 to 12 February 2023
- Castle Hall in Boston, Massachusetts, dates to be confirmed
- Australian Museum, Sydney: 18 November 2023 – 19 May 2024
