Where Is King Tut Now? Tomb, Mummy & Treasures
Where Is King Tut Now? Tomb, Mummy & Treasures in Egypt
King Tutankhamun’s mummy remains in his tomb, KV62, in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt. More than 5,000 artifacts from his tomb are displayed together at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, near Cairo.
The tomb and mummy are in Luxor, while the Golden Mask and thousands of other objects from Tutankhamun’s burial collection are displayed at the GEM. Visiting both locations lets you explore the original burial site and see the artifacts preserved and displayed in the museum.
Tutankhamun’s Golden Mask, photographed in 2015, before its move to GEM. Photo: Tarek Heikal / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where Is King Tut Now?
| What you’re looking for | Current location |
|---|---|
Tomb | KV62, Valley of the Kings, Luxor |
Mummy | Inside KV62 in the Valley of the Kings |
Treasures | Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza |
Golden Mask | Tutankhamun Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum |
The Tutankhamun Galleries bring together more than 5,000 artifacts from the king’s tomb, including the Golden Mask, coffins, funerary equipment, furniture, and other objects connected with his burial and lifestyle. Tutankhamun’s mummy remains in Luxor rather than being displayed at the GEM.
Where Is King Tut’s Tomb?
King Tutankhamun’s tomb, known as KV62, is in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. It is on the West Bank of the Nile, across the river from central Luxor, in the ancient Theban necropolis where many New Kingdom royal tombs were built.
KV62 is open to visitors, and you can enter the tomb as part of a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun’s tomb has a separate admission ticket from the general Valley of the Kings ticket.
Inside, you can see the burial chamber, its decorated walls, and the quartzite sarcophagus. The tomb is relatively small compared with several other royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
A visit to KV62 lets you see the original burial place, where the king’s mummy remains. The Tutankhamun artifacts displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum are presented separately in the museum’s dedicated galleries.
Tutankhamun’s burial chamber and quartzite sarcophagus in KV62, photographed in 2020. Photo: Romagy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where Is King Tut’s Mummy?
King Tutankhamun’s mummy remains inside his tomb, KV62, in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt. Unlike many objects recovered from the tomb, the mummy has not been transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The burial chamber contains the quartzite sarcophagus and decorated walls featuring scenes connected with the king’s burial and ancient Egyptian religious beliefs. The mummy’s location is separate from the Tutankhamun collection displayed at the GEM in Giza.
Where Are King Tut’s Treasures Now?
Tutankhamun’s treasures are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo. The museum’s Tutankhamun Galleries bring together more than 5,000 artifacts from the king’s tomb, allowing visitors to see a large part of the burial collection in one place.
The collection includes some of the most famous objects associated with Tutankhamun. You can see the solid gold burial mask, the king’s coffins, shrines, canopic equipment, and other funerary objects connected with his burial.
The galleries also include objects connected with Tutankhamun’s lifestyle, such as furniture, jewelry, personal items, and other belongings from his tomb. The official GEM galleries present the material through themes including funeral, lifestyle, and rebirth.
Detail of Tutankhamun’s gilded throne, photographed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in 2019; this is not a photograph of its current GEM installation. Photo: Djehouty / Wikimedia Commons, cropped by Alonso de Mendoza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where Is Tutankhamun’s Mask Now?
Tutankhamun’s mask is now at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, where it is displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries. The museum’s official collection page identifies it as the Golden Burial Mask of Tutankhamun and lists it as part of the Tutankhamun collection.
This is the original ancient burial mask from KV62, not a modern replica. It was found placed over the head and shoulders of Tutankhamun’s mummified remains. The mask is made of solid gold with glass, lapis lazuli, obsidian, carnelian, faience, and quartzite.
Visitors can see the mask as part of a visit to the Tutankhamun Galleries. The galleries are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The GEM FAQ specifies mobile-only photography in the Tutankhamun Galleries; follow any additional restrictions posted inside. Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, drones, and live streaming are not permitted at the GEM.
Can You Visit King Tut’s Tomb?
Yes, you can visit King Tutankhamun’s tomb, KV62, in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. The Ministry lists KV62 hours as 6:00 AM–5:00 PM; the Valley of the Kings ticket portal lists last entry at 5:00 PM in summer and 4:00 PM in winter and Ramadan.
To enter KV62, you need a Valley of the Kings admission ticket and a separate ticket for Tutankhamun’s tomb. The current official prices are EGP 750 for foreign adults and EGP 375 for foreign students for the Valley of the Kings, plus EGP 700 for foreign adults and EGP 350 for foreign students for KV62.
Inside KV62, you can see the decorated burial chamber and the quartzite sarcophagus; Tutankhamun’s mummy remains in the tomb. The Ministry describes the tomb as relatively small compared with other royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
For photography, follow the current instructions posted at the site and any directions from staff. Do not touch the walls, sarcophagus, or other parts of the tomb, and follow any temporary restrictions during your visit.
You can also include KV62 in a wider Luxor tour covering the Valley of the Kings and other major West Bank sites.
What Museum Is King Tut In?
King Tutankhamun’s mummy is not in a museum. It remains in his tomb, KV62, in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, while his major burial collection is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo.
Do not confuse the GEM in Giza with the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat. NMEC displays other royal mummies; Tutankhamun’s mummy remains in KV62.
If you want to see Tutankhamun’s mummy, you need to visit KV62 in Luxor. If you want to see the Golden Mask and the museum collection, you need to visit the GEM in Giza. These are two different visitor experiences at two different locations.
Follow the museum signs or ask the information desk when you arrive.
If you are planning to see the GEM as part of a wider Cairo itinerary, you can explore our Cairo Tours.
Can You See King Tut’s Mummy?
King Tutankhamun’s mummy remains inside KV62 in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank.
The tomb contains the king’s burial chamber, quartzite sarcophagus, and decorated walls. Check the latest official visitor information before your trip if seeing the mummy itself is your main priority, as the tomb’s opening hours alone do not confirm its current viewing arrangements.
The GEM offers a different experience. Its Tutankhamun Galleries display more than 5,000 artifacts from the king’s tomb, including the Golden Mask, coffins, funerary equipment, furniture, and other objects. The mummy and the major museum collection are in two different cities: Luxor and Giza.
For entry, check the current KV62 ticket requirements before your visit because the tomb has a separate admission ticket from the general Valley of the Kings ticket.
What Can You See at the Grand Egyptian Museum?
At the Grand Egyptian Museum, you can explore the Tutankhamun collection, including the Golden Mask, coffins, shrines, funerary equipment, furniture, jewelry, chariots, and personal objects. The Tutankhamun Galleries currently bring together more than 5,000 artifacts from the king’s tomb.
Among the objects you can see are:
- The Golden Mask: The original solid gold burial mask of Tutankhamun is displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries.
- Coffins and funerary equipment: The collection includes the king’s coffins, canopic coffinettes, canopic chest, and other objects connected with his burial.
- Chariots and royal equipment: Chariots and other objects connected with the king’s royal life are represented in the collection.
- Burial objects: You can see shrines, funerary furniture, containers, and other objects made for the king’s burial and afterlife.
- Personal and lifestyle objects: The galleries include furniture, jewelry, perfume vessels, earrings, and other objects connected with Tutankhamun’s daily life.
The Tutankhamun Galleries are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Standard GEM admission includes the Tutankhamun Galleries. Last entry is one hour before the galleries close.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Tutankhamun
Where is King Tut located now?
King Tutankhamun’s mummy remains in KV62 in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. His tomb and mummy are therefore in Luxor, while more than 5,000 artifacts from his tomb are displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The Golden Mask and other major burial objects are part of the museum collection.
Where is Tutankhamun’s mask?
Tutankhamun’s original Golden Burial Mask is at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, where it is displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries. The mask is made of solid gold with glass, lapis lazuli, obsidian, carnelian, faience, and quartzite. It was found placed over the head and shoulders of Tutankhamun’s mummified remains inside KV62 in the Valley of the Kings.
Where is Tutankhamun in the GEM?
Tutankhamun’s collection is displayed in the dedicated Tutankhamun Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Follow the museum signs or ask the information desk for the route to the Tutankhamun Galleries. The galleries display more than 5,000 artifacts from the king’s tomb.
Where was Tut’s mask found?
Tutankhamun’s Golden Mask was found in KV62, the king’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. It was placed over the head and shoulders of his mummified remains. The original mask was later removed from the tomb and is now displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza as part of the Tutankhamun Galleries.
Where can I see the Tutankhamun mask?
You can see Tutankhamun’s original Golden Burial Mask at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo. It is displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries. The galleries are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 9:00 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The GEM FAQ specifies mobile-only photography in the Tutankhamun Galleries.
Is Tutankhamun’s mask real gold?
Yes. Tutankhamun’s burial mask is made of solid gold. The Grand Egyptian Museum also lists glass, lapis lazuli, obsidian, carnelian, faience, and quartzite among its materials. The mask is 39.3 centimeters wide and was found covering the head and shoulders of Tutankhamun’s mummy. It is the original ancient mask from KV62, not a modern replica.
Can you see King Tut’s mummy?
Tutankhamun’s mummy remains inside KV62 in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. However, confirm the current viewing arrangements before your visit if you specifically want to see the mummy. The mummy is not displayed as part of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s Tutankhamun collection.
Is Tutankhamun at the British Museum?
No. Tutankhamun’s mummy and main burial collection are not at the British Museum. His mummy remains in KV62 in the Valley of the Kings, while more than 5,000 artifacts from his tomb are displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The British Museum does hold other objects connected with Tutankhamun and ancient Egypt.
Where are King Tut’s treasures?
More than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb are displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The collection includes the Golden Mask, coffins, shrines, funerary equipment, jewelry, furniture, and other objects connected with the king. Tutankhamun’s mummy is separate from this museum collection and remains in KV62 in Luxor.
Can you visit King Tut’s tomb?
Yes. King Tutankhamun’s tomb, KV62, is open to visitors in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. KV62 requires its own ticket in addition to Valley of the Kings admission. Foreign adult admission is currently EGP 700 for KV62, in addition to the Valley of the Kings entry ticket.
