Spoiler alert: They know King Tut was frail, but still dont know how he died at around age 18 or 19. An immersive nine-gallery exhibit that marks 100 years since the discovery of King Tuts tomb has opened in Boston this summer, telling the 3,300-year-old story of the King Tut revealing the pharaohs life in 14th-century Ancient Egypt and his rise to fame and entombment in Ancient Egypt. If you miss your entry time or arrive late and we are unable to accommodate you, no refunds will be issued. Here's which one you should choose. Serious museum aficionados often have issues with these new-fangled immersive exhibits. Ticket prices subject to change without notice. Sitemap, Last week our #cityspotlights Teen Leaders took to the streets of Boston to perform a dance flashmob inspired by a positive message of social change. Check back next week for more retro theatre photography & history! JUST ANNOUNCED: @marcusmumford will perform at the Wang Theatre on November 8! Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. Experience ancient history come to life and gaze at the Egyptian sun as it rises above the Pyramids of Giza, filling the sky with vivid color. By joining the waitlist and subscribing you are agreeing to receive communication from Immersive Experiences, LLC and its partners including National Geographic Society about Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. The seats in the pit are removable for touring theatricals who perform with a live orchestra. "You walk inside these wonderful four walls, and you are transported into Egypt and King Tut's room.". Please tag@BeyondKingTut on Facebook and@BeyondKingTuton Instagram and hashtag #BeyondKingTut when you do. It is a dramatic and immersive projection experience that takes visitors back in time and into the world of Tutankamun in an exciting new way. Boch Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution. A touring exhibit, the Treasures of Tutankhamun, went around the world from 1972 until 1981 and hit seven cities in the U.S. (not Boston) stoking another wave of Tut-mania. But in BKT creative producer Mark Lachs eyes, the Boston edition represents the world premiere of the immersive experience. THEY HAVE TO BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE AND ONLINE. YOU CAN GET TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE. Guests with Premium Flex or VIP tickets can arrive up to two hours before or after the start time shown on your ticket, subject to exhibit opening hours. : @cwfour, Today's #ThrowbackThursday is a past & present photo inside the Wang Theatre featuring a vintage photo of a 1920's orchestra stationed in our orchestra pit. Descend into King Tut's tomb, 100 years since its historic discovery, and join King Tut in his quest for immortality. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the films iconic songs. JUST ANNOUNCED: @cdawgva @joey.the.anime.man & @giggukaz of the @trashtastepod anime podcast are coming to the Shubert Theatre on October 4! Do you love unique and unforgettable experiences? MARK LACH: FOR ME, TO WATCH A PARENT AND A CHILD GO THROUGH THIS EXHIBIT, IT IS NOT ALWAYS THE PARENT SAYING THIS AND THAT, IT IS THE CHILD LOOKING UP AT THE PARENT EXPLAINING WHAT ANCIENT EGYPT WAS ALL ABOUT. --- And we realized that it needed much more of a storyline.. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Beyond King Tut is not an artifact exhibition. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. King Tuts artifacts first came to Boston in 1963 at the Museum of Fine Arts. Yes, National Geographic's Beyond King Tut is accessible for guests of all abilities. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Descend into the kings tomb with soaring projections of his treasures showcasing the exquisite detail and artistry of these ancient items. Experience all of this and more at Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a story over 3,000 years in the making. All rights reserved. No, food or beverages are not permitted inside the exhibit. Accessibility | ANTOINETTE: ADULT TICKETS FOR BEYOND KING TUT START AT $32.50. Journey to modern-day Egypt and see wonders of the ancient world like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx. You can print a physical copy of your tickets, or you can present the QR code for your tickets off a smartphone or other device. THAT THEY HOPE WILL ENTERTAIN AND INFORM VISITORS, YOUNG AND OLD. Buy tickets now through our venue presale. Happiest of birthdays to the one and only @ringostarrmusic who recently performed to a sold out audience at our Wang Theatre! Backpacks and duffel bags are not permitted in the exhibit. Travel back in timeto the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled and gods like Ra and Anubis were worshiped by all. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. Please ensure your guests have a physical copy of the tickets printed to be admitted entry if the tickets are gifted. Children 4 years and younger enter the show for free and do not require a ticket when accompanying an adult with a ticket. SoWa Power Station550 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118, Sunday-Thursday: 10am-9pm (final entry 8pm)Friday and Saturday: 10am-10pm (final entry 9pm). They can be purchased online: https://www.beyondkingtut.com/WCVB is an official partner of National Geographics "Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. Additionally, we require valid ID to be presented alongside the tickets prior to entry to ensure eligibility for the ticket type. At a cultural moment when immersive experiences seem to pop up once a week, Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, which opens in Boston July 8, manages to transcend the genre and exceed expectations. This is not that, exactly. . If you have a great eye for the camera, at least 2,500 followers across all social channels, and you enjoy attending cultural events then we would love to hear from you! This intimate space is ideal for corporate receptions, all-day meetings, retreats and social events. The attendee can meander through the rooms at an appropriate pace. As such, towering walls and screens are set up to simulate those galleries. #cityspotlights2022 #danceflashmob #youthempowerment #danceforsocialchange, Today we hosted a theatre tour for the annual Boston Attractions Group Familiarization Trip which encourages group travel and tourism to 17 member attractions in #Boston, including the Boch Center! Jim Sullivan Twitter Music WriterJim Sullivan writes about rock 'n' roll and other music for WBUR. Dont take our word for it, heres what others have to say: As part of the VIP experience, ticket holders can experience Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb virtual reality short, created by cinematic storytelling company CityLights. Absolutely! Smoke Pours From Overheating Train at Boston's North Station, Rescue Divers Searching for Person in Water Off Boston's Carson Beach, Fire Erupts in Boston Skyscraper Under Construction for 2nd Time This Summer, Video Shows Martial Arts Expert Take Down Man Wanted for Attacks on NYC Sidewalks, 8 Charged With Drug, Money Laundering Operation in Boston's Chinatown, Vigil Being Held for Teen Killed, 4 Others Hurt in Stolen SUV Crash in Worcester, Crash on I-290 in Worcester Leaves Man, Woman From Conn. Dead. Beyond King Tut is pleased to support the American Research Center in Egypt. You can ponder a primer on how one makes a mummy creepy but cool. FLASHMOB ALERT! Don't miss the Carlos Vives: Despus De Todo VIVES tour on September 18 at the Wang Theatre! Yes, strollers are permitted. For information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy policy.
Now Open for drinks & cocktails at Boston's iconic SoWa Power Station (Thurs-Sun, 4pm-10pm). Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. But the experience won't feature actual historical artifacts. THE SAME AGE AS YOUNG JORDAN MAYS. The last entry is an hour before closing, according to the exhibits website. Boston, MA 02118, HOURS OF OPERATION (Starting July 8 - October 2) >> I THINK IT WOULD BE COOL AND STUFF THAT I GET TO BE A PHARAOH, LIKE HALF A GOD. Increased cleaning practices of high touch surfaces with approved cleaning products. As long as we keep the story true, as long as we dont sensationalize beyond the facts, then the lighting, sound and scenic elements that bring you there are not only OK but the way of the future., At the Power Station, you initially enter into a small dark chamber, where the screen comes to life and the Tut basics are laid out via a short film. [CHEERS] MATT: IT WAS ONLY FITTING THAT THE FIRST VISITORS OF BEYOND KING TUT, THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, WERE KIDS THEMSELVES. But if you really wanted to shout your Tut fandom from the rooftop, you could nab an Isis statue for $999 or put down $4,999 for a King Tut statue. Join us on Friday, August 19 at 5:30pm for a theatre tour with @photowalksbostontours where we will cover theatre history, photography tips, and a few ghost stories! SoWa Power Station550 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02118. We are a nonprofit innovator and guardian of iconic venues, providing relevant and inclusive performing arts entertainment and cultural educational experiences for the most diverse audiences possible. Lach has been in this business 25 years, starting with the touring Titanic exhibit. Select a room night package from any of our host hotels offering deluxe accommodations, anytime access tickets and more. Tut-mania has been with us for a very long time. The fantastical animation sequence, which took six months and over 20 people to make, lasts 16 minutes and follows the pharaohs dangerous, serpent-filled journey through the first day of his passage through the underworld. Tickets cost between $22.50 (for children aged 5 to 15 at off-peak times) to $83 (for VIP at peak times). Tickets can be purchased exclusively through our website. However, there will be no facilities for storing and parking strollers or leaving them unattended. >> IT CREEPED ME OUT, BUT AFTER I GOT USED TO IT WAS, LIKE, AMAZING. This six-week summer youth employment program helps teens succeed as leaders through advocacy, community engagement, college & career readiness, and performing arts training in dance, music, and acting. Our City Spotlights Teen Leaders have been busy! After all, the real artifacts or paintings are nowhere to be seen. If people want to go home and fire up the 85-inch flat-screen and watch a documentary about a certain piece of history thats entertainment, too, he says. The experience is self-guided so stay as long as you like! The exhibit, entitled Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience will run through October 2 in Boston at the SoWa Power Station, according to the exhibits website. All tickets are non-refundable, as stated in the terms and conditions agreed to prior to successfully completing any ticket purchase. 17 on Billboards chart.). Check the guides for things to do and places to go in conjunction with Beyond King Tut and the Summer of RA. JUST ANNOUNCED: The one and only @DianaRoss will bring her Thank U Tour to the Wang Theatre on September 8! You've come to the right place! Boston Casting is also looking for multiple actors and dancers to be in the upcoming experience known as The Queens Ball: A Bridgerton Experience which might be coming to Boston. If this is your case, we recommend you are accommodated with a proper noise reduction device and consult with a medical professional prior to attending the show. To find out more about how we are keeping you safe, visit our FAQ's on the website. As guests move through the exhibit, they will find rooms devoted to the mummification process and the preparation of the burial chamber. Journey to modern-day Egypt and see wonders of the ancient world like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx. Because of The Grand Egyptian Museums (quite reasonable) decision to keep all of its Tut artifacts at its own museum for the 100th anniversary, Beyond King Tut relies on a mix of high-res photos from National Geographics archives, wall-to-wall visual tapestries of ancient Egypt, and replicas of the artifacts, including a detailed re-creation of Tuts shrine. JUST ANNOUNCED: Dirty Dancing In Concert is coming to the Shubert Theatre on Friday, October 28! Stay up to date with everything Boston. According to the museum, this presents the "next generation of visual storytelling exhibitions.". The visit will take approximately one hour with final entry one hour prior to show close. Beyond King Tut is following the approved guidelines below: Timed ticket sales to help reduce congestion and capacity. >> THEY MUST HAVE PUT SO MUCH WORK INTO THIS. We encourage you to leave valuables, large bags and other personal belongings at home. But Lach believes those who decry immersive experiences as middle-brow Disney-esque fare are beginning to shift their perspective. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. About 100 people worked tirelessly in Boston earlier this week to set up the sets, lights and speakers that make up the King Tut exhibit. But we live in an immersive world of art, history and multimedia projections. Travel back in time 3,000 years to the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled and gods like Ra and Anubis were worshiped by all. Our City Spotlights Summer Leadership Employment Program kicked off last week! Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com, 100 years since the discovery of King Tuts tomb, The Queens Ball: A Bridgerton Experience, Immersive King Tut exhibit coming to Boston marks 100 years since discovery of boy kings tomb, Boston actors needed for the Bridgerton Experience, expected to be in Massachusetts August through October, Classical High School artifacts to be displayed at Central High School and Springfield Museums. Not that Tutankhamun Nebkheperure, whose brief existence lasted from around 1341 B.C. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. There are no storage facilities, such as coat check, for guests. 'Beyond King Tut' exhibit opens in Boston, VISITORS. We visited Boston's 2 Van Gogh 'immersive experiences.' Thank you to Representatives @repmichlewitz @carolefiola @reprobconsalvo and @jaylivingstone for hosting us and attending! As it has turned out, Tut became an object of fascination and study for archeologists, Egyptologists, and pop culture enthusiasts; hes by far the best-known brand name among dead pharaohs. Friday and Saturday: 10am-10pm (final entry 9pm). Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 15 at 10am. National Geographic's newest exhibit, "Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience" will transport visitors back 3,000 years to the 18th dynasty, when 9-year-old Tutankhamun was made pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, and went on to rule for around a decade. The event doesnt take place in a proper museum. Thank you! The story of King Tuts discovery, the fascination with his untimely death that doesnt quite go with sitting in a room and losing yourself like in a Monet or Van Gogh painting. It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. Complete the below form and a member of our group sales team will contact you. Peace & Love from Boston. The website said that the self-guided immersive experience takes approximately one hour and is open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. or Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Privacy Policy | In building the exhibit, the designers have to create the illusion that youre not wandering around the vast Power Station open space, but moving from one partitioned gallery to another.. Through six distinct galleries and chapters, Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience unlocks the 3,300 year-old story of King Tut in an evolution of immersive show experiences. AND DECADES WORTH OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC THAT THE EXHIBIT IS PRESENTING IN A NEW WAY. . All rights reserved. Copyright 2022 Boch Center. Visitors will be able to walk through nine rooms filled with video, music and narration when "Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience" opens to the public on Friday at Boston's SoWa Power Station on Harrison Avenue. The Power Stations Event Team will work to make this an enjoyable and easy planning experience! Join us to celebrate the film's 35th Anniversary with a full-size cinema screening, plus a live band with singers and dancers performing the film's iconic songs. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience,. Egyptians believed that although you technically shed the body when you die organs removed and stored, brain discarded, corpse embalmed, etc. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. You can peruse the newspaper clippings about the discovery, check out the blown-up photos of the shiny Tut treasures, gaze into the golden death mask. They can be purchased online: https://www.beyondkingtut.com/, WCVB is an official partner of National Geographics "Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience.". The majority of National Geographic's Beyond King Tut is visual and explained in text. (Most people take about an hour.) Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Book tickets in advance at our link in bio. If you dont remember your password or dont recall setting one up, please clickforgot your passwordto reset it! Compra boletos en nuestro link en bio. Narrated by Downton Abbeys Hugh Bonneville and directed/produced by Joel Newton, the experience recreates Tutankhamuns legendary tomb and all its treasures, just as archaeologist Howard Carter and his financier Lord Carnarvon first found it a century ago. Boston's SoWa Power Station has transformed into nine distinct galleries that will be featured in the exhibit, including a replication of Tut's burial chamber, his tomb, and even the afterlife. Best guesses include malaria, sickle cell anemia or in battle. . We will not have audio sensory items available for guests, however, we encourage parents and caregivers to bring appropriate sensory stimulants and items that you may require. In a manner of speaking. . JUST ANNOUNCED: @themercyme will perform at the Wang Theatre on Friday, November 4! Buy tickets now through our venue presale! Ticket sales for "Beyond King Tut" began last month. JUST ANNOUNCED: Anthony Williams' @urbannutcracker returns to the Shubert Theatre this holiday season from December 17-23! Those interested in buying tickets can visit this site for more information. Because of projection advances and new technology, people want to sit in the middle of a story. Sign up for our News Headlines newsletter. Teen Leaders took over the Massachusetts State House this morning for an Advocacy Presentation to ask for support on the many issues that directly affect them. : Photowalks Tours of Boston. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is brought to you by 2022Immersive Experiences, LLC and is co-produced by 1996-2022National Geographic Society. Use code MARQUEE next Thursday at our link in bio. We cannot guarantee entry for guests who arrive late. The wrinkle now is there are no genuine artifacts involved; theyre off the road. WEAVING THEIR WAY THROUGH THE EXHIBIT. Senior Timed Entry (Tuesday Only): $28.50, Family 4 Pack (price is per ticket): $26.00, Family 4 Pack (price is per ticket): $28.00. No, all tickets for the event must be purchased online through our website. Becoming a god was a definite possibility. Learn more about Boston Attractions Group at our link in bio. We hope to see you at one of the places listed above! The reproduction is wood with gold paint and sometimes used as a projection screen. Paquin partnered with National Geographic, with Lach praising its invaluable contribution to the project and presentation: Theyve been doing research and archeological work in Egypt for the last hundred years. . Spoiler alert: They know King Tut was frail, but still dont know how he died at around age 18 or 19. An immersive nine-gallery exhibit that marks 100 years since the discovery of King Tuts tomb has opened in Boston this summer, telling the 3,300-year-old story of the King Tut revealing the pharaohs life in 14th-century Ancient Egypt and his rise to fame and entombment in Ancient Egypt. If you miss your entry time or arrive late and we are unable to accommodate you, no refunds will be issued. Here's which one you should choose. Serious museum aficionados often have issues with these new-fangled immersive exhibits. Ticket prices subject to change without notice. Sitemap, Last week our #cityspotlights Teen Leaders took to the streets of Boston to perform a dance flashmob inspired by a positive message of social change. Check back next week for more retro theatre photography & history! JUST ANNOUNCED: @marcusmumford will perform at the Wang Theatre on November 8! Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. Experience ancient history come to life and gaze at the Egyptian sun as it rises above the Pyramids of Giza, filling the sky with vivid color. By joining the waitlist and subscribing you are agreeing to receive communication from Immersive Experiences, LLC and its partners including National Geographic Society about Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. The seats in the pit are removable for touring theatricals who perform with a live orchestra. "You walk inside these wonderful four walls, and you are transported into Egypt and King Tut's room.". Please tag@BeyondKingTut on Facebook and@BeyondKingTuton Instagram and hashtag #BeyondKingTut when you do. It is a dramatic and immersive projection experience that takes visitors back in time and into the world of Tutankamun in an exciting new way. Boch Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution. A touring exhibit, the Treasures of Tutankhamun, went around the world from 1972 until 1981 and hit seven cities in the U.S. (not Boston) stoking another wave of Tut-mania. But in BKT creative producer Mark Lachs eyes, the Boston edition represents the world premiere of the immersive experience. THEY HAVE TO BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE AND ONLINE. YOU CAN GET TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE. Guests with Premium Flex or VIP tickets can arrive up to two hours before or after the start time shown on your ticket, subject to exhibit opening hours. : @cwfour, Today's #ThrowbackThursday is a past & present photo inside the Wang Theatre featuring a vintage photo of a 1920's orchestra stationed in our orchestra pit. Descend into King Tut's tomb, 100 years since its historic discovery, and join King Tut in his quest for immortality. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the films iconic songs. JUST ANNOUNCED: @cdawgva @joey.the.anime.man & @giggukaz of the @trashtastepod anime podcast are coming to the Shubert Theatre on October 4! Do you love unique and unforgettable experiences? MARK LACH: FOR ME, TO WATCH A PARENT AND A CHILD GO THROUGH THIS EXHIBIT, IT IS NOT ALWAYS THE PARENT SAYING THIS AND THAT, IT IS THE CHILD LOOKING UP AT THE PARENT EXPLAINING WHAT ANCIENT EGYPT WAS ALL ABOUT. --- And we realized that it needed much more of a storyline.. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Beyond King Tut is not an artifact exhibition. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. King Tuts artifacts first came to Boston in 1963 at the Museum of Fine Arts. Yes, National Geographic's Beyond King Tut is accessible for guests of all abilities. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Descend into the kings tomb with soaring projections of his treasures showcasing the exquisite detail and artistry of these ancient items. Experience all of this and more at Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a story over 3,000 years in the making. All rights reserved. No, food or beverages are not permitted inside the exhibit. Accessibility | ANTOINETTE: ADULT TICKETS FOR BEYOND KING TUT START AT $32.50. Journey to modern-day Egypt and see wonders of the ancient world like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx. You can print a physical copy of your tickets, or you can present the QR code for your tickets off a smartphone or other device. THAT THEY HOPE WILL ENTERTAIN AND INFORM VISITORS, YOUNG AND OLD. Buy tickets now through our venue presale. Happiest of birthdays to the one and only @ringostarrmusic who recently performed to a sold out audience at our Wang Theatre! Backpacks and duffel bags are not permitted in the exhibit. Travel back in timeto the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled and gods like Ra and Anubis were worshiped by all. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. Please ensure your guests have a physical copy of the tickets printed to be admitted entry if the tickets are gifted. Children 4 years and younger enter the show for free and do not require a ticket when accompanying an adult with a ticket. SoWa Power Station550 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118, Sunday-Thursday: 10am-9pm (final entry 8pm)Friday and Saturday: 10am-10pm (final entry 9pm). They can be purchased online: https://www.beyondkingtut.com/WCVB is an official partner of National Geographics "Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. Additionally, we require valid ID to be presented alongside the tickets prior to entry to ensure eligibility for the ticket type. At a cultural moment when immersive experiences seem to pop up once a week, Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, which opens in Boston July 8, manages to transcend the genre and exceed expectations. This is not that, exactly. . If you have a great eye for the camera, at least 2,500 followers across all social channels, and you enjoy attending cultural events then we would love to hear from you! This intimate space is ideal for corporate receptions, all-day meetings, retreats and social events. The attendee can meander through the rooms at an appropriate pace. As such, towering walls and screens are set up to simulate those galleries. #cityspotlights2022 #danceflashmob #youthempowerment #danceforsocialchange, Today we hosted a theatre tour for the annual Boston Attractions Group Familiarization Trip which encourages group travel and tourism to 17 member attractions in #Boston, including the Boch Center! Jim Sullivan Twitter Music WriterJim Sullivan writes about rock 'n' roll and other music for WBUR. Dont take our word for it, heres what others have to say: As part of the VIP experience, ticket holders can experience Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb virtual reality short, created by cinematic storytelling company CityLights. Absolutely! Smoke Pours From Overheating Train at Boston's North Station, Rescue Divers Searching for Person in Water Off Boston's Carson Beach, Fire Erupts in Boston Skyscraper Under Construction for 2nd Time This Summer, Video Shows Martial Arts Expert Take Down Man Wanted for Attacks on NYC Sidewalks, 8 Charged With Drug, Money Laundering Operation in Boston's Chinatown, Vigil Being Held for Teen Killed, 4 Others Hurt in Stolen SUV Crash in Worcester, Crash on I-290 in Worcester Leaves Man, Woman From Conn. Dead. Beyond King Tut is pleased to support the American Research Center in Egypt. You can ponder a primer on how one makes a mummy creepy but cool. FLASHMOB ALERT! Don't miss the Carlos Vives: Despus De Todo VIVES tour on September 18 at the Wang Theatre! Yes, strollers are permitted. For information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy policy.
Spoiler alert: They know King Tut was frail, but still dont know how he died at around age 18 or 19. An immersive nine-gallery exhibit that marks 100 years since the discovery of King Tuts tomb has opened in Boston this summer, telling the 3,300-year-old story of the King Tut revealing the pharaohs life in 14th-century Ancient Egypt and his rise to fame and entombment in Ancient Egypt. If you miss your entry time or arrive late and we are unable to accommodate you, no refunds will be issued. Here's which one you should choose. Serious museum aficionados often have issues with these new-fangled immersive exhibits. Ticket prices subject to change without notice. Sitemap, Last week our #cityspotlights Teen Leaders took to the streets of Boston to perform a dance flashmob inspired by a positive message of social change. Check back next week for more retro theatre photography & history! JUST ANNOUNCED: @marcusmumford will perform at the Wang Theatre on November 8! Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. Experience ancient history come to life and gaze at the Egyptian sun as it rises above the Pyramids of Giza, filling the sky with vivid color. By joining the waitlist and subscribing you are agreeing to receive communication from Immersive Experiences, LLC and its partners including National Geographic Society about Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. The seats in the pit are removable for touring theatricals who perform with a live orchestra. "You walk inside these wonderful four walls, and you are transported into Egypt and King Tut's room.". Please tag@BeyondKingTut on Facebook and@BeyondKingTuton Instagram and hashtag #BeyondKingTut when you do. It is a dramatic and immersive projection experience that takes visitors back in time and into the world of Tutankamun in an exciting new way. Boch Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution. A touring exhibit, the Treasures of Tutankhamun, went around the world from 1972 until 1981 and hit seven cities in the U.S. (not Boston) stoking another wave of Tut-mania. But in BKT creative producer Mark Lachs eyes, the Boston edition represents the world premiere of the immersive experience. THEY HAVE TO BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE AND ONLINE. YOU CAN GET TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE. Guests with Premium Flex or VIP tickets can arrive up to two hours before or after the start time shown on your ticket, subject to exhibit opening hours. : @cwfour, Today's #ThrowbackThursday is a past & present photo inside the Wang Theatre featuring a vintage photo of a 1920's orchestra stationed in our orchestra pit. Descend into King Tut's tomb, 100 years since its historic discovery, and join King Tut in his quest for immortality. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the films iconic songs. JUST ANNOUNCED: @cdawgva @joey.the.anime.man & @giggukaz of the @trashtastepod anime podcast are coming to the Shubert Theatre on October 4! Do you love unique and unforgettable experiences? MARK LACH: FOR ME, TO WATCH A PARENT AND A CHILD GO THROUGH THIS EXHIBIT, IT IS NOT ALWAYS THE PARENT SAYING THIS AND THAT, IT IS THE CHILD LOOKING UP AT THE PARENT EXPLAINING WHAT ANCIENT EGYPT WAS ALL ABOUT. --- And we realized that it needed much more of a storyline.. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Beyond King Tut is not an artifact exhibition. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. King Tuts artifacts first came to Boston in 1963 at the Museum of Fine Arts. Yes, National Geographic's Beyond King Tut is accessible for guests of all abilities. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Descend into the kings tomb with soaring projections of his treasures showcasing the exquisite detail and artistry of these ancient items. Experience all of this and more at Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a story over 3,000 years in the making. All rights reserved. No, food or beverages are not permitted inside the exhibit. Accessibility | ANTOINETTE: ADULT TICKETS FOR BEYOND KING TUT START AT $32.50. Journey to modern-day Egypt and see wonders of the ancient world like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx. You can print a physical copy of your tickets, or you can present the QR code for your tickets off a smartphone or other device. THAT THEY HOPE WILL ENTERTAIN AND INFORM VISITORS, YOUNG AND OLD. Buy tickets now through our venue presale. Happiest of birthdays to the one and only @ringostarrmusic who recently performed to a sold out audience at our Wang Theatre! Backpacks and duffel bags are not permitted in the exhibit. Travel back in timeto the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled and gods like Ra and Anubis were worshiped by all. Use code MARQUEE at our link in bio. Please ensure your guests have a physical copy of the tickets printed to be admitted entry if the tickets are gifted. Children 4 years and younger enter the show for free and do not require a ticket when accompanying an adult with a ticket. SoWa Power Station550 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02118, Sunday-Thursday: 10am-9pm (final entry 8pm)Friday and Saturday: 10am-10pm (final entry 9pm). They can be purchased online: https://www.beyondkingtut.com/WCVB is an official partner of National Geographics "Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience. Additionally, we require valid ID to be presented alongside the tickets prior to entry to ensure eligibility for the ticket type. At a cultural moment when immersive experiences seem to pop up once a week, Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, which opens in Boston July 8, manages to transcend the genre and exceed expectations. This is not that, exactly. . If you have a great eye for the camera, at least 2,500 followers across all social channels, and you enjoy attending cultural events then we would love to hear from you! This intimate space is ideal for corporate receptions, all-day meetings, retreats and social events. The attendee can meander through the rooms at an appropriate pace. As such, towering walls and screens are set up to simulate those galleries. #cityspotlights2022 #danceflashmob #youthempowerment #danceforsocialchange, Today we hosted a theatre tour for the annual Boston Attractions Group Familiarization Trip which encourages group travel and tourism to 17 member attractions in #Boston, including the Boch Center! Jim Sullivan Twitter Music WriterJim Sullivan writes about rock 'n' roll and other music for WBUR. Dont take our word for it, heres what others have to say: As part of the VIP experience, ticket holders can experience Tutankhamun: Enter the Tomb virtual reality short, created by cinematic storytelling company CityLights. Absolutely! Smoke Pours From Overheating Train at Boston's North Station, Rescue Divers Searching for Person in Water Off Boston's Carson Beach, Fire Erupts in Boston Skyscraper Under Construction for 2nd Time This Summer, Video Shows Martial Arts Expert Take Down Man Wanted for Attacks on NYC Sidewalks, 8 Charged With Drug, Money Laundering Operation in Boston's Chinatown, Vigil Being Held for Teen Killed, 4 Others Hurt in Stolen SUV Crash in Worcester, Crash on I-290 in Worcester Leaves Man, Woman From Conn. Dead. Beyond King Tut is pleased to support the American Research Center in Egypt. You can ponder a primer on how one makes a mummy creepy but cool. FLASHMOB ALERT! Don't miss the Carlos Vives: Despus De Todo VIVES tour on September 18 at the Wang Theatre! Yes, strollers are permitted. For information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy policy.