"Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts

"Tutankhamun: The Golden
King and the Great Pharaohs" Exhibit
Houston Museum of Fine Arts

November 4th, 2011 at 8:30am

1001 Bissonnet at Main,

Houston, TX, 77005

From October 15, 2011 until April 15, 2012, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts will feature the exhibit, "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs."

This exhibit features "more than 100 artworks, most of which had never been shown in the United States prior to this tour. These spectacular treasures—more than half of which come from the tomb of King Tutankhamun—include the golden sandals found on the boy king´s mummy; a gold coffinette that held his stomach; golden statues of the gods; and King Tut's rings, ear ornaments, and gold collar. Also showcased are objects associated with the most important rulers of the 30 dynasties that reigned in Egypt over a 2,000-year span....Among the highlights is the largest likeness of King Tut ever discovered: a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh found at the remains of a funerary temple." -(Visit the Museum of Fine Arts Website for more information)

On November 4th, the SHSU Alumni Association is sponsoring a trip to Houston to view the exhibit. A charter bus will be provided and will depart from SHSU's Bowers Stadium parking lot at 8:30am and will return to Huntsville starting at 3:00pm. The tour begins at 10:30am. The cost of this event is $50.00 per person. This cost includes museum admission, an audio tour headset, and a bus ticket. Lunch will be at Cafe Express. If you are interested in this trip, please make your reservations by October 15, 2011. Space is limited to the first 100 people.

For more information, call (936) 294-1841 or click HERE.

If you are unable to attend the trip sponsored by SHSU, there are plenty of other weekends that you can visit this exhibit. Click HERE for ticket information.