Ancient Egypt has a way of keeping us fascinated thousands of years after its civilization flourished. Its monumental structures, enigmatic culture, unmistakable aesthetic, and innovations that helped shape human history still capture our imagination today.
For anyone who shares that fascination, Boston is hosting the final days of a unique exhibition that brings the wonders of Egypt closer than ever…
Step inside King Tut’s tomb in Boston
Discovering King Tut’s Tomb takes over the historic Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, turning its expansive interior into a journey through one of archaeology’s most famous discoveries. The exhibition runs through October 18, giving you only a short window to explore it before it leaves Boston for good.
The experience takes you back to 1922, when British archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The exhibition recreates the atmosphere of the discovery, allowing you to walk through reconstructed burial chambers and see the objects that made the young pharaoh one of the most recognizable figures of ancient history.
Among the highlights are detailed replicas of Tutankhamun’s iconic golden death mask, nested coffins, shrines, sarcophagus, and other burial treasures. The reproductions were crafted by Egyptian artisans using traditional techniques, offering an opportunity to get remarkably close to objects whose originals are now permanently housed at Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum and no longer travel internationally.
The exhibition also goes beyond Tut’s famous gold, as you can learn about mummification, Egyptian gods, sacred rituals, the Nile, and the life and legacy of the Boy King, giving the experience a broader look at the civilization behind the treasures.
Saunders Castle, a Victorian armory hiding in downtown Boston
The setting is almost as intriguing as what’s inside. Saunders Castle was built between 1891 and 1897 as the Armory of the First Corps of Cadets, a Massachusetts military organization founded in 1741.
The building is the last surviving High Victorian armory in Boston and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, its roughly 15,000-square-foot event space hosts exhibitions and immersive experiences.
