You close your eyes, and for a moment, the present fades.

No emails. No deadlines. Just the soft whisper of desert winds and the faint scent of ancient myrrh.

You’re not in London anymore, you’re standing at the threshold of a forgotten tomb, sealed for 3,000 years. The air is thick with mystery.

Somewhere beyond the darkness, the boy king Tutankhamun waits. It feels like a homecoming, not a history lesson.



Why This Journey Beyond Time?

Life today moves like a runaway chariot, fast, relentless, loud. We check our phones more than we check in with ourselves. But what if you could press pause?

What if, just for a while, you could trade fluorescent lights for flickering torchlight? Rush hour for sacred stillness? That’s what the Tutankhamun: Immersive Exhibition at London’s Excel Centre offers, not just information, but transformation.

A breath. A gateway. A chance to remember what it feels like to be awestruck.


What Awaits You Inside This Voyage Through Time

From the moment you enter, you’re transported into the heart of Ancient Egypt. You’re not just looking at history, you’re walking through it. You:

  1. Hear History Come Alive: You are guided by the authentic voice of Howard Carter as he recounts the awe and wonder of his legendary 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, bringing the moment to life as only he can.

  2. Are Immersed in Ancient Majesty: You begin in the solemn stillness of the burial chamber, where the weight of eternity hangs in the air like desert heat, then be swept into a breathtaking 360° cinematic world where golden sands swirl, ancient gods rise, and the Nile pulses with life all around you.

  3. Step into the Afterlife (A Journey Beyond the Veil): You slip on your VR headset and become part of history. Walk the shadowed paths of the Valley of the Kings, where silence speaks and every stone holds ancient purpose. Then, witness the sacred rites of mummification brought vividly to life through a powerful holographic display, a soulful glimpse into the timeless journey that prepared a boy king for eternity.

  4. Become Part of History: Step into the past with an AI-powered photo booth that transforms your image into that of an ancient Egyptian, blending imagination and innovation to create a personal, unforgettable connection to history.




How to Step Through the Portal

Dates: 28 March to 29 June 2025

Opening hours: Monday–Saturday from 9:00am to 6:45pm, and Sundays from 9:00am to 6:00pm (doors close 15 minutes after the last session and the exhibition closes two hours after the last bookable time slot)

Duration: Entry can be booked in 15-minute slots. You determine the duration of your visit yourself. Allow approx. 90 minutes for your visit

Where: Immerse LDN at Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Age requirement: All ages welcome! Anyone aged 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult (18+). The Metaverse and VR experience is recommended for children aged 5+. Children 0-3 go free (no ticket purchase necessary).

Tickets can found here

P.S. Go with someone you love. Or go alone and let the silence of the ancients speak to you. Either way, leave room in your heart for the echo of gold.





For the Weary Soul in Need of Wonder

Maybe you’re tired. Maybe your creativity feels like a candle flickering low. Maybe the sparkle has faded from the everyday.

Wonder is fuel. The same awe that once built pyramids can rebuild your sense of possibility. This exhibition is a reminder that life is bigger than the inbox, deeper than the daily grind, and richer than routine.

This immersive journey sparks curiosity, connection, and the enduring joy of discovery. And you are part of a long, beautiful human story, one of curiosity, courage, and legacy.

Embrace the adventure. Let the sands of time reveal their stories. Visit Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition London before it departs on June 29, 2025.


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