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Explore spring as Biltmore blooms… then discover the treasures of King Tut’s tomb.
Discover Biltmore’s rare and beautiful objets d’art—furnishings, paintings, tapestries, and more.
Featuring nearly 1,000 dazzling expert-crafted replicas of King Tut’s exquisite burial goods, this exhibition is the only opportunity to experience his treasures in their entirety exactly as they were found. Reserve your admission tickets and special admission-inclusive overnight packages today.
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Discounted exhibition-only admission is available exclusively for you: Purchase Passholder Admission
Admission-inclusive stay packages are available at all three of our distinctive overnight properties: Village Hotel, The Inn, and Cottages on Biltmore Estate.
This unique, entertaining, and educational exhibition invites you to step right into the wonder of the most famous archaeological discovery site of the 20th century.
In the burial chamber, British archeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered a large stone sarcophagus (at left) which held three beautiful inner coffins. Photo by Theodor Oskar Krath.
One of many ornate necklaces found among Tutankhamun’s treasures, each of which were crafted from the most valuable materials in Eqypt. Photo by Theodor Oskar Krath.
The elaborate inner coffin is raised out of the golden coffin, which rests within the stone sarcophagus. Photo by Theodor Oskar Krath.
Gilded figures of gods and the King were found wrapped in linen in the treasury in small black boxes.
A statue of the Egyptian god Anubis guarded the entrance to Tutankhamun’s treasury. Photo by Theodor Oskar Krath.
This lavishly decorated chariot, unsuitable for battle, likely served as Tutankhamun’s state coach. Photo by Theodor Oskar Krath.
Biltmore’s Amherst venue is located in the Deerpark/Lioncrest area, approximately three miles from Biltmore House.
Guests must drive their personal vehicle to Amherst at Deerpark® to experience the exhibition.
Guests who arrive on the estate without their own vehicle may call 800-411-3812 to purchase Biltmore Express shuttle service ticket(s). Biltmore does not offer complimentary estate shuttle service.
To ensure you arrive prior to your reserved entry time, please allow at least 45 minutes to travel between estate locations and park your vehicle.
Yes! Created to make the most of the exhibition experience, engaging and informative audio guides (in both adult and kids’ versions!) are available to all exhibition ticket holders.
The amount of time you spend in entirely up to you, as your visit is self-paced. We recommend allowing 1–2 hours to fully experience Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures.
Yes. Limited bench seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis inside Amherst.
Sitting or lying on the floor is NOT permitted.
Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures features meticulously crafted, true-to-life replicas of the boy king’s magnificent burial goods.
Accurately reproduced down to the finest detail by expert Egyptian craftsmen in consultation with renowned Egyptologists, the nearly 1,000 replicas presented in this exhibition are not only uncannily true-to-life, but also truly breathtaking to behold.
The fragile, millennia-old original Tutankhamun artifacts are now permanently housed in Egypt and unavailable for international travel or display.
Yes! Non-flash photography and cell phone video is permitted for personal, non-commercial use. We invite you to share your memories on social media by tagging #biltmoretut.
Here’s what is NOT permitted inside Amherst:
For the safety and convenience of all guests, group photos must be taken outside the venue.
Yes. There is a limited number of ADA parking spots in front of Amherst at Deerpark®.
Please bring your own wheelchair or stroller to ensure your comfort and access.
Yes. Passholders may purchase discounted exhibition-only admission for themselves and discounted estate admission (includes Biltmore House access) for their guests via their exclusive Passholder dashboard. Not a Passholder? Become one today.