Ramses: education and tourism trade bookings

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 mummified remains, 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' mummified human remains in this electrifying animated journey.

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.

Audio guides
An audio guide can be purchased for your visit to Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs for an additional $11 per person. Please indicate your interest in the booking form and our Bookings Office will include the price in your booking confirmation.

We ask that everyone brings their own mobile device and headphones to listen to the audio guide. It will be accessible through a QR code / URL weblink to connect to your own individual mobile devices. Headsets are limited and not guaranteed to be available on the day.

Virtual Reality (VR)
Ramses & Nefertari: Journey to Osiris is a separate, 10 and a half minute, immersive VR experience with cinematic-motion chairs that takes visitors on a whirlwind tour of two of Ramses’ most impressive monuments, Abu Simbel and Nefertari’s tomb.

The VR experience can be purchased for an additional $30 per person. The capacity is limited to 20 people per session every 15 minutes. If you choose this option, all visitors need to be prepared to wait in queue with the general public after their visit to the exhibition. Given the popularity of this experience, there is no guaranteed entry time and there may be a longer wait than expected.

Note: Virtual Reality experience is recommended for children age 8+.

Please indicate your interest in the booking form and our Bookings Office will include the price in your booking confirmation.

Monday to Friday, during the NSW school term. You can view the availability when registering.

Note: Discounted student rates are not available during the following peak periods.

• Term 4, 2023: Weekdays from 7-19 December
• Weekends
• After 5pm
• School and public holidays (e.g. Easter long weekend)

Tourism trade can book in any date and time during Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs. You can view availability when registering.

A tourism trade discount will be applied to regular public prices. Note that different prices apply during Peak and Off-Peak periods as follows:

Peak:

• Saturday
• Sunday (until 5pm)
• December 7 - January 28
• Easter Weekend
• April 13 - May 19

Off Peak:

• Sunday after 5pm to Friday 5pm
• November 20 - December 6
• January 29 - March 28
• April 2 - April 12

Visit the exhibition page to find out more.

To register your interest for an education booking, click on ‘Education bookings’ above. Select a preferred date and time and then enter your groups’ details in the form.

A member of our team will be in contact with you within 7 days to confirm your booking. While your preferred date and time cannot be guaranteed, our team will do their best to align with your selection.

Bookings must be made at least four weeks in advance. If your visit is within four weeks, please contact the Group Bookings Office.

To register your interest for a tourism trade booking, click on ‘Tourism trade’ above. Select a preferred date and time and then enter your groups’ details in the form, ensuring you select what type of tourism trade you are.

A member of our team will be in contact with you within 7 days to confirm your booking. While your preferred date and time cannot be guaranteed, our team will do their best to align with your selection.

The maximum group size is 120 people per 15 minute session.

The cost is as follows (incl. GST), within the recommended supervision ratios:

• Teachers – Free
  • Preschool–Year 2: 1 teacher to 5 students
  • Years 3-6: 1 teacher to 10 students
  • Years 7-12: 1 teacher to 15 students
  • Tertiary: 1 teacher to 15 students
  • Students with additional needs: 1 adult to 1 student
• Additional teacher – $52/$43

After you have confirmed your numbers with the Group Bookings Office you will be issued a tax invoice. Payment can be made by credit card over the phone or by EFT or cheque. Payment must be made in full prior to your visit.

Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking.

Contact our Group Bookings Office at least 4 weeks prior to your visit via email to group.bookings@australian.museum. Failure to notify us of any changes or cancellations will incur the full cost of the booking.

Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking.

Contact our Group Bookings Office at least 4 weeks prior to your visit. You will be invoiced based on the final number confirmed. Payment must be made in full prior to your visit.

Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking.

You will not receive individual tickets. When you have confirmed your final numbers, you will be sent a confirmation which includes a unique QR code for entry to the exhibition.

We are unable to provide school bag or cloaking facilities for the exhibition. Please ensure all your visitors come prepared to carry only essential items during their visit.

You must arrive 30 minutes before your booked session time.

We recommend between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours to experience the exhibition.