Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs | King Tut Returns to San Francisco, June 27, 2009

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June 27, 2009–March 28, 2010

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Zahi Hawass Returns to San Francisco

Submitted by jill on January 4, 2010

Tickets are now available for a special presentation by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, at 7:30 pm on March 8, 2010 at the San Francisco Opera House. Join Dr. Hawass as he discusses the latest scientific developments in the study of the mummy of Tutankhamun, the efforts to preserve his tomb in the Valley of Kings, and plans for the new museum in Giza. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

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50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
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Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am to 6:30 pm; until 8:45 pm on Fridays. Mondays reserved for school groups, except January 18 and February 15, when the exhibition is open until 3:30 pm (last entry 2 pm).

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Shuttle Bus Service to King Tut

On weekends and holidays, a fleet of 24-seat, ADA-accessible, alternative fuel buses will pick up and drop off visitors at various locations in and around Golden Gate Park.

Cost: $2 per visitor per day

Exact change required; ADA riders will be served on a complimentary basis. Cost not eligible for de Young or California Academy of Sciences transportation discounts.

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All visitors who purchase a ticket for Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will receive a Pharaoh’s Gold Card, which entitles the holder to unique discounts and special offers from participating retail partners, restaurants, businesses and attractions all over Northern California.

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The exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International, and AEG Exhibitions, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is the proud cultural partner, and American Airlines is the official airline of the exhibition. The San Francisco presentation is sponsored by Athena Troxel Blackburn, Mrs. Thomas B. Crowley, Sr., Rajnikant and Helen Desai, and Beringer Vineyards.