The "MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN – Immersive Ancient Egypt Exhibition –" (supervised by Yukinori Kawae), currently running at Tutankhamen Museum (PLOT48) in Yokohama Minato Mirai, will hold the "Tutankhamun Excavation Anniversary Week" (ツタンカーメン発掘記念日ウィーク) from November 4 (Wed) to November 8 (Sun), 2026.
On November 4, 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the staircase leading to the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. To mark 104 years since that historic discovery, the museum is preparing a wide range of programs, including a special guide, in-museum events, an excavation experience, stage performances and workshops.
Tutankhamun Excavation Anniversary Week Overview
Dates: November 4 (Wed) to November 8 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Tutankhamen Museum (Yokohama Minato Mirai PLOT48) and other locations
1. Special Excavation Anniversary Stage Performances
Stage performances including magic shows, juggling and statue acts will be held, which visitors from children to adults can enjoy.
Dates: November 5 (Thu) to 8 (Sun) / Time: around 11:00 AM to around 4:00 PM (multiple shows planned) / Fee: basically free
Venue: In front of Tutankhamen Museum (courtyard), a special venue inside THE SUNSET OF MARS, and others
2. Mystery Live Special Event – Tell Carter "That Phrase"
Throughout the week, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon will appear at irregular times inside the museum. Visitors who find the two are invited to say the words exchanged when the Tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered. Those who give the correct code phrase will receive a special gold badge.
3. "Tutankhamen Museum Collection" Gacha Special Price Campaign
The "Tutankhamen Museum Collection" gacha, which launches on November 4, will be offered at a special price to the first 30 people each day during the event period.
Dates: November 4 (Wed) to 8 (Sun) / Special price: ¥300 per play (tax included; regularly ¥500)
Limited to one play per person. The offer ends as soon as the planned quantity is reached.
4. November 4 Only – Special Guide by Yuko Okui (奥井ゆうこ)
On November 4, the anniversary of the discovery, Yuko Okui (奥井ゆうこ) will lead a special guide that covers the story of how the tomb was discovered and episodes related to the excavation.
Date: November 4 (Wed) / Duration: approximately 60 to 90 minutes / Same-day ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included, cash only on the day)
No advance sales. A separate exhibition admission ticket is also required.
5. "THE SUNSET OF MARS" Collaboration Special Workshops
In collaboration with "THE SUNSET OF MARS," which is held at the same PLOT48, hands-on activities where visitors can try excavation and original craft-making will be offered.
Venue: Special workshop venue inside THE SUNSET OF MARS / Time: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
① Excavate Tutankhamun – Find Tutankhamun Sleeping in the Sand –
A popular workshop that lets visitors feel like a real excavator. Participants choose 3 of 18 excavation sites and try digging.
Fee: ¥1,000 per play (tax included). Prizes are limited.
② Feel the Universe! Original "Jewel" Mini Deco Case Making
Using colorful decoration parts, participants make an original mini case. Designs can range from ancient Egyptian motifs such as scarabs to mysterious starry-sky and Mars-like designs unique to this collaboration.
Fee: ¥500 (tax included). Ends when materials run out.
③ Shine in Space! Scratch Art Workshop
An art activity in which participants scratch a black scratch sheet to draw a picture. This collaboration special edition allows participants to create colorful art inspired by space and ancient Egypt.
Fee: ¥500 (tax included).
Event details, times and other information may change without notice. Please check the official website for the latest information.
The five days offer a chance to experience the surprise and fun of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, which amazed the world 104 years ago.
Immersive Ancient Egypt Exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai PLOT48
The "MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN – Immersive Ancient Egypt Exhibition –" is currently on display. It is an exhibition that lets visitors experience the world of ancient Egypt in an immersive space that goes beyond a conventional art museum or natural history museum.
More than a century has passed since archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. Research and excavation of ancient Egyptian civilization continues to this day, and new discoveries keep emerging. Supervised by Egyptologist Yukinori Kawae, the exhibition explores the mysteries of Tutankhamun, one of the world's most famous kings. Akhenaten and his family, who forcibly carried out a religious reform from polytheism to monotheism, were erased from history for a long time. As a result, Akhenaten's son, King Tutankhamun, remains surrounded by many mysteries even today.
Using both analog and digital elements, the exhibition features more than 130 super replicas (only three sets exist in the world), a fully reconstructed Tomb of Tutankhamun, immersive projection, and CG based on 3D scans of the actual golden mask and throne. Visitors can imagine Tutankhamun's short life and travel back to Egypt 3,000 years ago.
Exhibition Overview
Exhibition name: MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN – Immersive Ancient Egypt Exhibition –
Venue: Tutankhamen Museum (Yokohama Minato Mirai PLOT48)
Address: 4-3-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Admission: Adults (university students and older) ¥2,600 / Middle and high school students ¥2,000 / Elementary school students ¥1,500 (all tax included) / Preschool children free
Opening hours: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing), closed Tuesdays
Closed days and opening hours are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Exhibition content may change or be canceled.
Official website: https://tutankhamen.jp/
What Is an "Immersive Exhibition"?
The golden mask and golden coffin discovered in the Tomb of Tutankhamun more than 100 years ago are now treasures that never leave Egypt. To see the originals, one has to fly to Egypt. This exhibition has therefore prepared many features that let visitors travel to Egypt, to Luxor, to ancient times, and in front of golden relics, all without leaving Japan.
1. Data Captured from Real Tutankhamun Artifacts
WORLD SCAN PROJECT traveled to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and photographed many of Tutankhamun's artifacts for photogrammetry, converting them into 3D models. At the venue entrance, a hologram lets visitors view the golden mask as if they were explorers. The fine textures of this "3D digital clone," scanned directly from the originals, are worth a close look.
2. A Fully Reconstructed Burial Chamber
The burial chamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, KV62 (meaning "Tomb No. 62 in the Valley of the Kings"), discovered in Luxor, has been realistically recreated through the craftsmanship of Japanese film art artisans. It is the same installation that was shown at Kadokawa Musashino Museum, where supervisor Kawae remarked, "Wow, this is just like the real thing!" and it has been relocated to Yokohama as is. The atmosphere, scale, wall paintings and grave goods, and even the traces of mold, are faithfully reproduced as they would be seen in Luxor.
3. "Super Replicas" Made to Be as Close to the Originals as Possible
More than 130 life-sized replicas are on display. Unlike in a typical museum, visitors can look at them up close rather than through glass and examine the details. These 3,300-year-old treasures were recreated by professional metalworkers, sculptors and others led by Professor Mustafa Mahmoud El-Ezabi of the Sculpture Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Minia University, Egypt. Only three sets of these replicas exist in the world, and the exhibition displays the newest and most precise set.
4. Music and Visuals
A variety of content adds to the immersive experience, including a theater with commentary videos by supervisor Kawae, immersive projection visuals conveying the life of Tutankhamun, and an original theme score composed for the exhibition.
