The Tutankhamun Exhibition — Attraction in Dorchester

Entering the Mummy Museum was akin to stepping through a temporal portal, with the allure of ancient Egyptian history beckoning me into its labyrinthine corridors. Little did I anticipate that this journey would take an unforeseen detour into the realm of the supernatural, as I found myself entangled in a surreal and haunting encounter with Tutankhamun himself.

The atmospheric lighting, adorned with dramatic shadows cast upon the antiquities, set the stage for an otherworldly experience. It was in one of these dimly lit chambers that the skeletal figure of Tutankhamun materialized, its bony frame bearing an eerie resemblance to the once-mighty pharaoh. In an instant, the museum transformed from an educational haven into an immersive theater of historical horror.

The chase that ensued was a pulse-quickening dance through the annals of time. The skeletal Tutankhamun, or a masterfully crafted representation, pursued me relentlessly through the exhibits. The air was thick with the spectral energy of an ancient curse, and I felt the phantom grip of the past attempting to draw me into the afterlife, to become a mummy much like the one that pursued me.

Despite the orchestrated fright, it's imperative to acknowledge the Mummy Museum's undeniable merits. The carefully curated artifacts, each whispering tales of an ancient civilization, and the detailed exhibits showcasing the intricacies of daily life in ancient Egypt are commendable. The museum's commitment to historical accuracy and education stands in stark contrast to the theatricality of my unnerving encounter.

In reflection, the Mummy Museum offers a multifaceted experience—one that seamlessly weaves together the threads of historical authenticity and spine-tingling theatrics. While my unexpected dance with Tutankhamun's spectral form may have blurred the lines between reality and fiction, the museum, with its rich tapestry of genuine artifacts, remains an engrossing destination for those seeking an immersive exploration of Egypt's...

There were 3 reasons I think the exhibition is not good value for what you get. None of the reasons are relating to the high quality objects exposed in the exhibition whose value and interest cannot be questioned.

First of all, despite all the booking in advance the exhibition was way too crowded. What should be an enjoyment ended being a huge stress not being able to see anything.

Second, it was complicated to read the explanations, and was difficult to follow a clear path in the rooms which combined with the amount of people was even more stressful. Some of the explanations as well, were irrelevant or badly explained: it comes to mind the one regarding the water boy.

Last, but not least, between the picture taken at the beginning of the exhibition and the low quality products sold at the end in the shop, it felt as if we had been in an amusement park.

I believe that exhibitions need to be fun, and need to allow as many people as possible. I have been over the years to some of your most popular exhibitions such as the Patek Philip, the Rollings, Herme's exhibitions... They were crowded but nothing like that one,but most important of all, after visting them I was highly inspired. With Tutankhamun's, I was...

Great little exhibition at the London Excel. Tickets were expensive. There was no delay upon entering. There weren't huge amounts of people inside. The first two rooms are mainly reading about Egyptian pharaohs in general, the assumed family history of Tutankhamun and a little about his life. This is followed by an immersive experience show. There was plenty of seating and the show was on a constant loop, so you can enter without waiting. Next came a VR experience, lasting about 6 minutes. We couldn't work out how to adjust the focus in the VR set, which made it a little uncomfortable. Next was a walk through VR experience. We couldn't quite work out how to see anything, but had fun talking to our virtual selves. Afterwards there is a brief film about mummification, followed by a gift shop. There are toilets inside the exhibition. We entered at 11.15 and managed to spend two hours there, which was a lot longer...