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Uncovering the Treasures of Tutankhamun

Experience the 1922-1923 discovery of King Tut's tomb. | TUTNYC.COM
Experience the 1922-1923 discovery of King Tut’s tomb. | TUTNYC.COM

“The Discovery of King Tut” makes use of more than 1,000 reproductions of the treasures discovered in Tutankhamun’s Tomb — one of the 20th century’s greatest archeological finds — to capture the excitement experienced by Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon, and only a handful of others in 1922 and 1923 near the ancient city of Thebes (now Luxor). Premier Exhibitions at Fifth Avenue, 417 Fifth Ave. at 38th St. Through May: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is $27; $22 for seniors & students; $17 for ages 5-16; free under 5, at tutnyc.com.