Museums · South West England
The Tutankhamun Exhibition
In or near Charminster.
The Tutankhamun Exhibition — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Tutankhamun Exhibition is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester features a detailed recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures, allowing visitors to experience the historical significance of the site. It showcases meticulously recreated artifacts, including the famous Golden Mask and the mummy of Tutankhamun, providing an educational experience for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tutankhamun Exhibition is a museum located in South-East England, postcode DT1. It features a comprehensive collection of artefacts from the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, showcasing the artistry and culture of ancient Egypt.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7150, -2.4396
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1305 269571
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Everyday 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/446736304 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tutankhamun Exhibition?
- The Tutankhamun Exhibition is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1UW), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is The Tutankhamun Exhibition?
- The Tutankhamun Exhibition — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Tutankhamun Exhibition?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1UW.
- Is The Tutankhamun Exhibition a protected site?
- Yes — The Tutankhamun Exhibition is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Tutankhamun Exhibition?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1UW.