Dig Days: Indianapolis and the Golden Boy

Originally published October 15 - 21, 2009 | Al-Ahram Weekly Online | by Dr. Hawass

Dr. Hawass details the process the traveling Tutankhamun exhibit took across the globe and through the States and describes one hosting city in particular: Indianapolis.

If you haven't experienced this fantastic exhibit, I implore that you visit it at least once. Even though neither his mummy nor his infamous funeral mask are not part of the roaming collection, it is a sight to see. For the utterly Egyptological, you may find yourself gazing for hours at all the featured wonders. It took me a good four hours to get through the entire display of artifacts--and that still wasn't enough for me (my humanness got in the way of exploring more, with ravenous hunger being the thing that tore me away).

Pharaohs for All Ages

Originally published July 9 - 15, 2009 | Al-Ahram Weekly Online | by Nevine El-Aref

Tutankhamun and his ancestor Pharaohs are holidaying in Indianapolis on their first Midwest tour following the United States premiere in Atlanta last summer.

The article also describes another exhibit entitled "Take Me There," which examines modern Egyptian culture and is a permanent exhibit at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Hawass' Trip to San Francisco and Indianapolis

Originally published July 6, 2009 | Zahi Hawass' Blog | by Dr. Hawass

Zahi Hawass tells of his busy schedule in the States, including attending the exhibit openings at de Young and the Children's Museum, speaking a press conference, attending a party and dinner in both states, and beaming over artifacts he discovered that are featured in the Children's Museum exhibit.

Kings of the Nile

Originally published July 5, 2009 | The Columbus Dispatch | by Steve Stephens

Loads of information on Atlanta's Tutankhamun exhibit, showing now through October 25. This article details what to expect from this exhibit and complimentary information.

King Tut Relics to Be Shown in Indianapolis

Originally published June 25, 2009 | Indiana's News Center | by Nina Settappa

This article announces the coming of 130 artifacts from Tutakhamun's tomb and other site to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Museum Offers Sneak Peek Inside Tut's Tomb

Originally published June 18, 2009 | The Indy Channel

Officials from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis showed off 100+ artifacts in the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit that will be coming to the museum June 27 - October 25. A video from 6 News accompanies this article along with a link to the exhibit's web site.

Part of the proceeds from the exhibit will help build a children's museum in Egypt and improve the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.