TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Tainan's Chimei Museum (奇美博物館) is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition, "Pharaoh: King of Egypt" (埃及之王：法老). The exhibition features 280 artifacts from the British Museum, 99% of which are shown in Taiwan for the first time. This collaboration marks the first time the Chimei Museum has partnered with the British Museum, presenting the largest pharaonic artifact exhibition in Taiwan's history.
The exhibition breaks away from traditional chronological narratives by focusing on the "perspective of kingship." It immerses visitors in the imagery of the Nile River, temples, and tombs, offering a journey through a pharaoh's rule to their quest for immortality. Seven thematic sections enhance the audience's understanding of the world of ancient Egyptian pharaohs through color, light, and modern music. The exhibition also illustrates how pharaohs legitimized their rule in the name of the gods.
On display are a range of precious pieces, including stone sculptures weighing a total of 28 tons, distributed throughout the exhibition areas. The exhibits — encompassing jewelry, funerary objects, stone carvings, coffins, documents, and letters — lead visitors into a legendary era spanning 56 pharaohs, including Ramses II and Tutankhamun. The museum has launched a special "Pharaoh's Expedition" family-friendly guided tour, allowing children to gain key insights into the exhibition in a fun way.
Running until Jan. 10, 2027, the exhibition invites the public to purchase tickets on-site or through the museum's official website. Tickets can be purchased on-site or online. The full price is NT$580, and the concession price is NT$480. To save time, visitors are encouraged to use the online "fast-track entry reservation" service.