King Tut Exhibit Closing Soon

The people of Atlanta have a final opportunity to see "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" during extended hours for the last two weeks of its run at the Atlanta Civic Center. This exhibition of Tutankhamun’s treasures, on view till May 17, 2009, features more than 130 extraordinary objects from the greatest eras of Egyptian history. The companion exhibition "Wonderful Things: The Harry Burton Photographs and the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun" at the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University has been extended through July 26, 2009.

Extended hours at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center for the Tutankhamun exhibition begin May 1:

Monday- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last ticket sold); exhibition closes at 7:30 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (last ticket sold); exhibition closes at 9 p.m.
Matinee pricing Mondays-Thursdays from noon until close is available for $15, and packages of tickets for a family of four are $46. For more information about visiting and tickets, visit www.kingtut.org or www.carlos.emory.edu. Carlos Museum members receive untimed tickets at $12, and members at a certain level and above get two free tickets. Admission to the Carlos Museum for"Wonderful Things" is a donation of $7.

As one of the last Egyptian-themed events during the exhibition’s run, Dr. Peter Lacovara, Carlos Museum’s curator of ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art, will conduct a tour of revival art and architecture in Atlanta at the Fox Theatre, Oakland Cemetery, and the High Museum on May 9, 2009. The chartered coach for the"Egyptomania in Atlanta Bus Tour" will leave the Carlos Museum at 9:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds of Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery. Fee: $40 for Museum members; $50 for non-members. To register, call 404.727.4280.

"Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" includes many artifacts never before seen in the United States, featuring more than 130 extraordinary objects from the reign of Tutankhamun and the most significant pharaohs who ruled the Nile throughout 2,000 years of history. "Wonderful Things" brings to Atlanta 60 photographs showcasing the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun from 1922. These photographs not only bring to life the excitement of the discovery and excavation of the tomb, but also highlight Harry Burton’s artistic genius as he captured some of the most evocative images ever put on film. Visitors will see how the photographs were taken, the way in which they were used, and how they captured the imagination of the world. This companion exhibition also carries objects on view from the Carlos Museum’s renowned Charlotte Lichirie Collection of Ancient Egyptian art, known for its mummies and coffins spanning over 3,000 years including the oldest Egyptian mummy in the Americas.

Developed in partnership with Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University, "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is the presenting sponsor and American Airlines is the official airline.

Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center Location: 395 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Telephone: 404.880.3242 Hours: Monday- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last ticket sold); exhibition closes at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (last ticket sold); exhibition closes at 9 p.m.

Michael C. Carlos Museum Location: 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322, U.S.A. Telephone: 404.727.4282 Fax: 404.727.4292 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon - 6 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and university holidays) Admission: $7 donation. Free for Carlos Museum members and Emory University faculty, students, and staff. Public Tours: Free docent-led tours of the Museum depart from the Rotunda on Level One every Sunday at 2:30 p.m. during the Emory academic year (call 404.727.4282 to confirm).


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Carlos Museum Announces Events With World-Renowned Egyptologists

The Michael C. Carlos Museum announces several key Egyptian-themed events for March 2009.

Event highlights include:

"Blessings and Curses in Ancient Egypt," David Silverman, curator of "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs," at the Carlos Museum on March 5 at 7 p.m.
"Mysteries of King Tut Revealed," Zahi Hawass, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Tour of "Wonderful Things: The Harry Burton Photographs and the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun" by Peter Lacovara, Carlos Museum’s curator of Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eastern Art at the Carlos Museum on March 20 at 7 p.m.

"Mysteries of Tutankhamun Revealed"

In "Mysteries of Tutankhamun Revealed," Hawass will discuss:

-CT-scans of Tutankhamun’s mummy that were obtained as part of a landmark Egyptian research and conservation project, conducted in cooperation by National Geographic,
the ongoing search for the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, and the discovery of KV63, the chamber recently found in the Valley of the Kings,
-new secrets discovered at the pyramids, and
-his search for the tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.

A member of the Carlos Museum’s advisory board, Hawass is one of the world's foremost authorities on Egyptian archaeology and is known for his devotion and untiring efforts to promote and protect Egypt’s cultural and archaeological heritage. A book signing will follow his lecture.

Tickets are $8 if purchased in advance at TicketMaster. All tickets are $12 at the door. Carlos Museum members receive two free tickets, while quantities last, to Hawass’ lecture and save up to 20 percent on Carlos Museum membership. View more information on the special membership offer or call 404.727.2623.

"The Blessings and Curses of Ancient Egypt" Lecture

David Silverman, curator of "Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" and Eckley Brinton Coxe, Jr. Professor of Egyptology, Department of Near Eastern Languages, University of Pennsylvania, will speak on "The Blessings and Curses of Ancient Egypt." This event is part of a lecture series bringing distinguished scholars to the Emory campus each year and is generously endowed by the architectural firm Perkins + Will.

Tour of "Wonderful Things"

On March 20 Peter Lacovara, curator of ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern art at the Carlos Museum, will conduct a tour of the companion exhibition "Wonderful Things: The Harry Burton Photographs and the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun."

Additional March events

"Divine Beasts: Two-part Egyptian Animals Drawing and Painting workshop with Zoo Atlanta" on March 8 at Zoo Atlanta and March 15 at the Carlos Museum from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

"Mythology and Iconography of Divine Kingship in Ancient Egypt" a lecture by Lanny Bell, visiting professor of Egyptology, Brown University, will take place at the Carlos Museum on March 30 at 7 p.m.

More Egypt-related events in Atlanta.

"Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs" is organized by National Geographic, AEG Exhibitions and Arts and Exhibitions International, with cooperation from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Sponsored by Northern Trust, the exhibition in Atlanta is developed in partnership with the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University and will run from Nov. 15, 2008 to May 17, 2009. Visit carlos.emory.edu for more information.

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Community Support Key for New Science Museum

PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The future looks bright at Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum, thanks to the support of local individuals, businesses and foundations who joined the Tellus Founder's Circle.

Tellus is a world-class museum that will excite visitors with amazing exhibits that will open minds and ignite a passion for science. Tellus, opening in January 2009, will feature four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard. A planetarium and an observatory are also located at Tellus. The 120,000 square foot museum is located in Cartersville, GA just off I-75.

The Founder's Circle is the lynchpin of the museum's $6 million capital campaign. The Founder's Circle is made up of everyone from local residents to international businesses. Opportunities for individuals begin at $250 and $5,000 for corporations.

"The education statistics in Georgia and nationwide reflect the need for a more intensive approach to science, math and technology teaching in our schools," said Tellus Director of Development Adam Wade. "This is a critical time as we begin to realize the full potential of this exciting project. We've been able to raise more than $3.2 million thanks to the support of our community."

Individuals, families and corporations are all invited to join the Founder's Circle. Contributors will receive quarterly updates via the museum's magazine, a permanent listing on a wall in the Tellus lobby, a hard hat tour during construction and a tour of the museum prior to opening.
"Tellus will help fulfill the demand for high-quality earth and planetary science education in the fast-growing communities of northwest Georgia and including metropolitan Atlanta," Wade said. "All donations received for the Founder's Circle will be used to support exhibition fabrication, acquisition of equipment and technology for the new facility."

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Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University Helps Bring King Tutankhamun to Atlanta

The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University brings Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs to Atlanta this fall in partnership with the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and presenting sponsor Northern Trust.

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will be exhibited in Atlanta's historic Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center from November 15 to May 25. The exhibition, spanning 2,000 years of history, will include more than 130 artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites. This is the first time these treasures will be seen in the Southeast. To complement the Tutankhamun exhibition at the Civic Center, the Carlos Museum will showcase at its Emory campus location the photography of Harry Burton, the photographer who documented the Tutankhamun excavation when the tomb was discovered in 1922.

"The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University is honored to bring to Atlanta one of the greatest artistic and cultural legacies of the ancient world. The people of Georgia will be able to experience first-hand the impact and relevance of these extraordinary treasures and we look forward to offering an array of educational programs to further illuminate the life and times of King Tutankhamun and the great pharaohs of Egypt," said Bonnie Speed, Director of the Carlos Museum.

The Carlos Museum is home to one of the few Egyptian collections in the southeastern United States as well as the only institution in Georgia dedicated to the research and display of ancient Egyptian art and culture. King Tutankhamun, endearingly called the "boy king," will find a welcoming community in which to reside for a short while. Speaking of the Carlos Museum at the April 2 announcement, Mayor Shirley Franklin said, "Those of us who live in Atlanta have access to the wonders of the world's civilizations right in our backyard,"

The Carlos Museum, known for its act of cultural cooperation when it identified and later returned what was most likely the mummy of Pharaoh Ramesses I to his home in Egypt in 2003, is a unique host for the King Tutankhamun exhibition. With scholars, curators, and conservators providing the interdisciplinary research and conservation required to maintain and understand ancient art and artifacts, the King Tutankhamun exhibition will provide rich historic and cultural perspectives to university scholars, academicians, scientists, collectors, students, and exhibition-goers interested in ancient Egypt -- even as it applies to modern times.

The Carlos Museum will lead the development of educational materials in conjunction with the exhibition for elementary, middle and high school audiences. These supplemental materials will be downloadable for free to classrooms across the country and will address topics such as childhood in ancient Egypt and the journey to the afterlife. Peter Lacovara, curator of ancient Egyptian arts and artifacts, said, "As the Carlos Museum's collections grow, they become increasingly important as a teaching and research resource for faculty and students at Emory and other universities." The Carlos Museum along with the Emory community provides a meaningful context for this exhibition and will serve as a research, education, and reflective opportunity for many.

Emory University President James Wagner, said, "Emory's dedication to courageous inquiry and the spirit of global partnerships are qualities we want to foster. The Carlos Museum of Emory University has helped to create a superb opportunity to reflect on and honor the ancient legacies of the world, their profound impact on our lives, and the importance of continued dialogue. We trust that King Tutankhamun's visit will open many doors."

The most recent U.S. tour of King Tut's treasures, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, drew nearly 4 million visitors from 2005-2007, setting records in each city it visited. The 2005 visit marked the first time in more than 25 years that treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb were shown in the United States.

Tickets can be reserved for the Atlanta run at www.carlos.emory.edu or www.kingtut.org.