King Tut's reign at OMSI begins in October

The exhibit features nearly 1,000 reproductions of the original burial treasure, graphics and films.

OMSI is digging deep for its next big exhibit. The Discovery of King Tut, an exhibition about one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, opens Saturday, Oct. 6, at the museum.

The exhibit features nearly 1,000 reproductions of the original burial treasure, graphics and films. The intact tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh was discovered Nov. 26, 1922, by British archaeologist Howard Carter.

"Egyptian antiquities from King Tut's tomb very rarely travel outside Egypt, but these exquisite reproductions contain all of the beauty and detail of the originals. This exhibition allows our guests to enjoy these priceless Egyptian treasures without ever harming the fragile, sensitive originals," said Nancy Stueber, OMSI's president and chief executive officer. "My hope is that Howard Carter's story of discovery sparks people's curiosity and helps them understand how the tools and investigation of archaeology and anthropology give us insights into the events and lifeways of ancient people."

Support from Wells Fargo and Arlene Schnitzer helped bring the exhibit to OMSI.

The Discovery of King Tut will be at the museum from Oct. 6 to Jan. 27. Tickets to this exhibit, which include general museum admission, are $22 for adults, $15 for youth (3 to 13), and $18 for seniors (63 and older).