Travel Back To Ancient Egypt At This New Museum Exhibit In Texas

If seeing the Pyramids of Giza in person is out of the question, the Houston Museum of Natural Science has the next-best thing. Making its world premiere right here in Texas, Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs is an exhibit featuring nearly 200 ancient Egyptian artifacts. Check out this new museum exhibit in Texas while it’s still here!

Please note: the Hall of Ancient Egypt, pictured in several of the photographs below, is a separate exhibit that opened in conjunction with Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs. Tickets to the Ramses exhibit also grant access to the Hall.

If reading about Ancient Egypt in history books just isn’t enough for you, you’re in luck.

Facebook/Houston Museum of Natural Science The sands of time have opened up a portal that transports you back 3,200 years to the era of Ramses the Great.

A world-premiere exhibit, Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs is making its debut at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Facebook/Houston Museum of Natural Science It will remain in Houston through May 23, 2022, before setting off on a world tour.

Visitors can marvel at nearly 200 priceless artifacts that are in immaculate condition for their age.

Facebook/Houston Museum of Natural Science From sarcophagi to mummified animals to jewelry and other fine treasures, the collection is truly exquisite.

There’s also an immersive virtual reality experience that showcases two of Ramses’ most iconic works.

Facebook/Houston Museum of Natural Science Equal parts educational and fun, the experience is suitable for all ages.

An audio guide for the exhibit is offered in both English and Spanish.

Facebook/Houston Museum of Natural Science Tickets cost $35 for adults and $27 for children ($20 for all ages if you’re a museum member). The virtual reality add-on costs $22 per person ($18 for members).

Save yourself the cost of a plane ticket and enjoy the wonders of Ancient Egypt right here in Texas.

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Visit the museum’s website or Facebook page for more information and/or to purchase tickets.

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The sands of time have opened up a portal that transports you back 3,200 years to the era of Ramses the Great.

It will remain in Houston through May 23, 2022, before setting off on a world tour.

From sarcophagi to mummified animals to jewelry and other fine treasures, the collection is truly exquisite.

Equal parts educational and fun, the experience is suitable for all ages.

Tickets cost $35 for adults and $27 for children ($20 for all ages if you’re a museum member). The virtual reality add-on costs $22 per person ($18 for members).

Have you experienced Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs yet? If not, do you plan on going before the exhibit departs from the museum? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! To learn about museums in Texas you can visit for free, check out our previous article.

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