Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs
Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures.
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Ancient Egyptian treasures
Discover over 180 priceless ancient Egyptian treasures -
VR experience
Enhance your visit with an immersive virtual reality experience
Transport yourself back 3,300 years, across the sands of the Sahara Desert where you reach the heartbeat of Ancient Egypt ruled by the most celebrated pharaoh in the country's storied history. Experience one of the greatest collections of its kind in this Australian-first exhibition, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs.
Discover ancient relics from Ramses the Great
This all-new multisensory museum experience provides visitors with a window into the life and accomplishments of Ramses II, more commonly known as Ramses the Great, who ruled Egypt for 67 years – the second longest reign for any pharaoh, living an astonishing 92 years. Exclusive to Sydney, Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs features 181 priceless artefacts including Egyptian treasures and one-of-a-kind relics, many representing the exceptional pharaoh himself and many of which have never left Egypt before. On this immersive journey visitors will discover a stunningly preserved collection of artefacts, including sarcophagi, animal mummies, magnificent jewellery, spectacular royal masks, exquisite amulets, and ornate golden treasures of the tomb, showcasing the superb workmanship of Egyptian artisans.
The exhibition also features a virtual reality experience that takes you on a whirlwind tour of two of Ramses' most impressive monuments: the temples of Abu Simbel and the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, the favourite Royal Consort of Pharaoh Ramses II. In cinematic motion chairs, viewers will fly through temples, sandstorms, and even come face-to-face with Ramses' mummy in this electrifying animated journey. Purchase the VR experience during your Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs ticket purchase checkout as an add-on.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is both educational and exhilarating. Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs will give visitors an up-close look into the life, achievements, and stunning monuments of Ramses the Great.
Australian Museum Members have access to FREE and discounted tickets for Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs. Become a Member today!
| Ticket Type | Peak (Weekends/Holidays and Peak Demand) | Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+ years) | $45.00 | $38.00 |
| Concession | $38.00 | $32.00 |
| Child (3-15 years) | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| Child (0-2 years) | FREE | FREE |
| Adult Groups | NA | $34.00 |
| School Groups | NA | $17.00 |
| Audio Guide | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Virtual Reality Experience | $30 | $30 |
FAQs
All prices are listed on Ticketmaster. All prices include GST but booking fees apply.
Purchase your tickets now at ticketmaster.com.au
AM Member: Access to free and discounted tickets
- Each adult AM Member receives 1 x free ticket
- Each child AM Member receives 1 x 25% off discounted ticket
Do not buy tickets from un-authorised re-sellers. You risk buying fraudulent or invalid tickets.
All tickets, including the exhibition audio tour and virtual reality experience, are non-refundable. In the case of sickness or unforeseen circumstances, tickets may be exchanged and rescheduled to a different date pending ticket availability. If a guest wishes to reschedule, it is recommended that guests contact Ticketmaster via the link https://help.ticketmaster.com.au/hc/en-au no less than two (2) weeks prior to their initial visit.
For education or group bookings, please visit the Groups Booking page.
In the case of sickness or unforeseen circumstances, tickets may be exchanged and rescheduled to a different date pending ticket availability. If a guest wishes to reschedule, it is recommended that guests contact Ticketmaster via the link https://help.ticketmaster.com.au/hc/en-au no less than two (2) weeks prior to their initial visit.
Yes, we do! Cardholders are admitted free with a fully paid ticket (concession or otherwise). Please call Ticketmaster’s Accessible Seating Line on 1300 446 925 to book your ticket and Companion Card admission.
Tickets will be available to buy at the door, but we encourage you to buy tickets online to ensure that you secure your preferred session time. It is expected that popular sessions will sell out.
Children three years and over will be charged entry to Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs.
The age limit for children's tickets is 15 years and under.
Unfortunately, because sessions are selling out so fast and have strict capacity limits sometimes there were only a handful of slots left in a session – so it may say "available" but if your ticket order was for more than is available, then it won’t let you proceed. When you go into a session, if it says “limited availability” at the top, that means there are less than ten slots left, most likely less than five. Due to current requirements, Ticketmaster is unable to process more than six people through one transaction – so if you need tickets for more than six, you will need to purchase them in a second transaction.
This is to ensure a continual flow of visitors and to minimise queues. You can stay in the exhibition as long as you like, but we recommend setting aside 60 minutes to be able to see everything.
Food and beverages are not permitted in our galleries or exhibition spaces to ensure the preservation of our important collections. This includes water bottles.
Our cloaking room is located on Lower Ground (LG) and is open during business hours. The AM reserves the right to close the cloakroom without notice.
Please do not bring bags larger than A3 size, carry-on luggage, wheeled shopping carts, long umbrellas, scooters, balance bikes, tripods, selfie sticks or bulky items to the AM as you may be denied entry. For more information on prohibited items, please refer to our Terms of Entry.
Please ensure items are collected from the cloakroom ten minutes before closing.
Prams are not allowed inside the exhibition space. There is limited, unsupervised pram parking available in designated areas throughout the Museum.
More information on the Museum’s accessibility features can be found here.
Information on parking and public transport can be found here.
Yes, although commercial photography is not permitted.
We recommend at least 60 minutes to experience the exhibition.
The exhibition is for all ages. The Virtual Reality experience is recommended for ages 8 and over.
Your ticket includes entry to Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition. General admission to the Australian Museum is free of charge. Exhibition tickets do not include entry to the virtual reality experience, this must be purchased separately.
The exhibition will feature an immersive virtual reality experience that takes you on a whirlwind tour of two of Ramses' most impressive monuments: the temples of Abu Simbel and the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, the favourite Royal Consort of Pharaoh Ramses II. In cinematic motion chairs, viewers will fly through temples, sandstorms, and even come face-to-face with Ramses' mummy in this electrifying animated journey.
Yes.
The virtual reality experience can be done before or after your visit to the exhibition. Wait times for the virtual reality experience may be long, so please consider this when planning your visit to the Museum.
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Major Exhibition Partner
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs is presented in partnership with World Heritage Exhibitions, Neon and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with the support of Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
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