The festive kick-off to Tutankhamun Month!

Today, 4 November, marks 100 years since the first step into the tomb of the world-famous pharaoh Tutankhamun was found under the sand. So today, it is the start of Tutankhamun Month, commemorating this find at the National Museum of Antiquities. Throughout the month, Egyptian activities for young and old will take place at the museum, with lectures, games and children's activities. 

Today: flash tours, performances and music in Egyptian atmosphere! 

date: Friday, 4 November 2022
time: 19:00 - approx. 22:30
location: Temple Hall and museum
cost: free of charge (please register here)  

Visit the website of Museum Volkenkunde here for more information.  

The Tutankhamun Month activities are organised by the Faculty of Archaeology and the Faculty of Humanities of Leiden University, the Netherlands Institute for the Near East (NINO) and LeidenGlobal, in collaboration with the National Museum of Antiquities