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 19 November 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
The dates for the itinerary of exhibition at all venues has not been released. As soon as more details become available, we will update this page.
Mummy dearest: priceless Egyptian treasures go on display at Australian Museum in Sydney – a review of the exhibition, with photographs, in the Guardian newspaper by Kelly Burke, 17 November 2023.
VIDEO (1 minute 41 seconds): King Ramses the Great exhibition arrives in Sydney – Ruby Cornish, ABC News 18 November 2023.
Buy Tickets Online For the Ramses Gold Exhibition in Sydney
By all reports, advance sales of tickets are going fast. And 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
Besides the length of the tour, from November 2021 to January 2025, and the names of the venues the exhibition will be hosted in, the exact dates of the exhibition at all venues have not been released.
Two European venues are:
- La Villette in Paris, France: 7 April – 6 September 2023 (review article on the Egyptian Government website)
- A venue yet to be revealed – London, England, dates to be confirmed
Three American venues are:
- 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
The Australian venue is:
- Australian Museum, Sydney: 18 November 2023 – 19 May 2024
