Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold: The Exhibition

About the Exhibition

Direct from the Egyptian Museum Cairo, this exhibition presents 180 original treasures over 3,000 years old. On display in the UK for the first and only time, these artifacts were created to secure a king’s name for eternity. The exhibition explores the power, vision, and legacy of King Ramses II, Egypt’s most influential pharaoh.

Exhibition Highlights

• The coffin of Ramses II, a rare opportunity to see the pharaoh’s original sarcophagus
• Royal treasures from the tombs of Tanis, including the gold funerary mask of King Amenemope and the silver coffin of Shoshenq II
• Beautifully preserved animal mummies and sacred amulets revealing Ancient Egypt’s spiritual beliefs
• Colossal sculptures, statues, and stone heads depicting Ramses II and his queens

Family and Interactive Experiences

Available Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026, take your family on a journey through 3,000 years of history. Children go half price during May Half Term. This limited-time family ticket includes:

• Half-price tickets for children
• Immersive VR experience (suitable for ages 8+)
• The Pharaoh’s Quest, a multimedia scavenger hunt designed for young explorers

This experience is designed for all ages and offers interactive storytelling to engage visitors.

Additional Experiences

• Audio guide available in six languages, narrated by historian Dan Snow
• Immersive virtual reality experience inside Ramses’ temples
• Guided tours on Thursday 7 May at 2pm and Sunday 10 May at 3pm (select ‘Guided Tour Upgrade’ after choosing ticket)
• Up to 25% student discount, automatically applied at purchase
• Options to add VR experience or audio guide to existing tickets available online

Ultimate Exhibition Experiences

Enhance your visit with exclusive ticket bundles available only online:

• The Pharaohs’ Bronze: Exhibition entry, audio guide, and takeaway tea or coffee with cake
• The Pharaohs’ Silver: Entry, audio guide, souvenir brochure, digital photo, skip-the-queue access, plus takeaway tea or coffee with cake
• The Pharaohs’ Gold: Skip-the-queue entry with guided tour, VR experience, exhibition catalogue, digital photo, limited edition collectible, and your name in hieroglyphics on papyrus, plus takeaway tea or coffee with cake

Planning Your Visit

• Date and time: Select when booking
• Location: NEON at Battersea Power Station, 2 Circus Road East, SW11 8DQ
• Recommended age: 5+
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue
• Bags: No bags larger than A4 allowed; permitted bags must be worn on the front
• Audio guide: Bring your own headphones; not provided on site
• Carer tickets: Contact Fever for assistance

For group bookings over 16 people or educational visits, please refer to the Groups page. Smaller groups can book directly through the ticket selector.

Visitor Advice

Book tickets early to avoid disappointment during the May Half Term period. Consider upgrading your ticket for guided tours or interactive experiences. Remember to bring headphones if using the audio guide.

Critical Acclaim

• 'Dazzling' – The Telegraph
• 'Extraordinary' – The Times
• 'Thrilling. A real treat' – Radio Times
• 'A stunning treasure trove' – London Unattached
• 'Mindblowing' – Express
• 'Go. Seriously. Go' – London Mums Magazine
• 'History like you’ve never seen it before' – Visit London

About King Ramses II

Often compared to Tutankhamun but far less mythologized, Ramses II ruled Egypt for nearly 67 years. Renowned for monument-building, military strategy, diplomacy, and fathering over 100 children, his reign left a lasting impact on Egyptian history. This exhibition reveals the story of a ruler determined to command an empire and secure his immortality.

Produced by Victory Hill Exhibitions, part of NEON Group.