Museums & Galleries · Weymouth
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
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Photo: Jaggery (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Recreated ante-chamber and burial chamber of Tutankhamun's tomb
- Anatomical recreation of Tutankhamun's mummy
- See the Golden Mask and Golden Throne of Tutankhamun
- Golden figure of Tutankhamun the Harpooner on display
- Specialist Egyptian shop including books
This exhibition in the centre of Dorchester recreates Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures, including the ante-chamber and burial chamber as discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. You'll see the Golden Mask, the Golden Throne, an anatomical recreation of the mummy, and the Golden figure of Tutankhamun the Harpooner, alongside a selection of jewels. There's a specialist Egyptian shop with books, and a full school service for group visits. It suits families and school groups interested in ancient Egypt. It's open every day from 10am to 4pm, with the nearest car park just two minutes' walk away. If you're staying nearby, Dorchester West station is 0.3 miles away, and there are 39 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open every day from 10am to 4pm
- Best for
- Popular with families and schools
- Booking
- Full school service is offered
- Parking
- Nearest car park, Top of Town, is about 2 minutes' walk away
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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