Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs May 26, 2006—January 1, 2007 (Detail) Coffinette of Tutankhamun's viscera from the tomb of Tutankhamun Egyptian Museum of Cairo. L: 39.5 cm; W: 11 cm; H: 10cm. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is scheduled to open May 26, 2006 and run through January 1, 2007 at The Field Museum. The exhibition consists of more than 130 priceless artifacts, including treasures from the tomb of the celebrated “boy king” Tutankhamun (King Tut) and riches from other tombs discovered in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and additional ancient sites. All the artifacts in the exhibition are 3,300 to 3,500 years old. In 1977, The Field Museum showcased an exhibition on King Tut that was a blockbuster –hosting 1.3 million visitors during its four-month run. That exhibition’s attendance is still considered a high watermark among the Chicago museum community. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a new exhibition that contains 50 major artifacts excavated from King Tut’s tomb, including his royal diadem (crown) and one of the gold and inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs. More than 70 artifacts from other royal tombs will be showcased as well. The exhibition will draw visitors back in time with innovative technology – allowing visitors to see and hear about the fascinating times in which the young king lived. For groups, tickets are on sale now. Please call 312.665.7300. General public tickets on sale now! Are you an American Express® Gold Card holder? Take advantage of the American Express® Gold Card Events Exclusive on sale for Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.