Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition to bring ancient Egypt to Glasgow

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition will open on July 24 at the SEC for a limited 14-week run, offering visitors a high-tech, multi-sensory journey through ancient Egyptian civilisation. 

The interactive exhibition makes its way to Scotland after captivating more than 1.9 million visitors across three continents.

(Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition)

(Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition)

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Glasgow's showcase follows a successful stint in London, where more than 160,000 people attended the experience.

The experience guides visitors through six creatively designed galleries, beginning with an interactive walkway and museum zone, which features authentic artifacts, high-quality replicas, and detailed historical storytelling.

From there, guests enter one of Europe’s largest immersive video mapping rooms, complete with 8-metre-high 360° projections, bringing to life Egypt’s landscape and Tutankhamun’s reign.

Among the ancient Egyptian artifacts are a funerary shabti from the 20th Dynasty, which was part of Howard Carter's private collection, as well as statuettes and vases from the reigns of Tutankhamun and Ramses II and III.

(Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition)

(Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) High-quality replicas and facsimiles from Egypt are also on display in a specially curated 'treasure room'.

Visitors will also be able to step into an interactive digital metaverse walkthrough of the Valley of the Kings, exploring British archaeologist Howard Carter's basecamp, and reliving the discovery of the tomb in 1922.

The tour concludes with a photo booth powered by AI, allowing visitors to transform themselves into ancient Egyptian citizens for a fun souvenir.

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(Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) Recognised with three Telly Awards, the exhibition is a collaboration between prestigious partners, including The History Channel, and offers an unforgettable educational experience for families, schools, and history enthusiasts.

Tickets go on general sale on June 6, 2025, with adult tickets starting from £22.50, children from £16.45, and a special 'Pharaoh Package' from £52.50, with a £2.50 booking fee applied at the checkout.

The exhibition will run from July 24 to October 26 before continuing its European tour.