Pharaoh
Pharaoh is a landmark exhibition that celebrates three thousand years of ancient Egyptian art and culture. Through more than 500 works, including monumental sculpture, architecture, temple statuary, exquisite jewellery, papyri, coffins and a rich array of funerary objects, the exhibition unpacks the phenomenon of pharaoh, those all-powerful kings claiming a divine origin.
The exhibition comprises seven thematic sections that explore the pharaoh’s roles and duties, including as the high priest officiating in temples, the head of the country’s administration, the leader of the army and the head of the royal family.
From imagery on rings, bracelets and personal treasures, to statues and monuments of colossal scale, the pharaohs presented an idealised image of themselves as invincible warriors and fervent worshippers of the gods, who held a unique position as intermediaries between these divine beings and the rest of humanity.
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Experience the exhibition in a quiet gallery setting: Sat 29 Jun 8:30-10am or Mon 9 Sep 5:30-7:30pm.
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Location ![](/assets/svgs/map-marker-e154aa4b60c7ebd6121ea65178e65efe247de60236881ef99325c5025683c556.svg)
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne 3006
Price and bookings
From $18 to $38
Adult / general $38 |
Senior $35 |
Student / concession $35 |
Children $18 |
Free for children under 5
Booking not required
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