Have a picture of Tutankhamun Exibition, London?, please send it to us.
| Value for Money | 2.8/10  |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/10 |
By petepsy
on 28th May 2008
| Date of visit (month/year) | 05/08 |
|---|---|
| Ages suited for | All ages |
| Other info / Tips? | Not supplied |
| Value for money | 3/10 |
| Overall value | 2/10 |
 petepsy's recommendation | |
Learnt something from it, some antiquities with glittery gold decoration.
Expensive, expensive, expensive, must get an audio lecture otherwise will not appreciate it. Transport link can be dubious if using public transport from South east London to the O2 arena. From anywhere else may be better.
I went on a Bank Holiday Monday, for this extra privilege the price of a ticket was put up another £5. So at a normal price of £15 it became £20. In addition I heard it was necessary to have an audio commentary. So there was a further £4 on top. The narrator was Omar Shariff who I'd read in one review had dulcet tones. To be frank in my opinion it was the voice of an ageing man who sounded a bit wheezy. Perhaps he smokes I thought.
The exhibition has about 130 items to look at. And although it is called the Tutankhamun Exhibition it seems to me Tutankhamun didn't have much to say. Historically the exhibition was more weighed towards the man who discovered him Howard Carter in 1922. There were very few exhibits actually centred on Tutankhamun. Two items which I can recall, one a mini sarcophigas which held his liver and the other a very large sacophigas which his body was originally held in. But as for Tutankhamun, there was no sign of him. There were I admit some very nice artefacts to look at, and old Omar did help out whenever I decided to punch a button for his voice on my headset. But unfortunately there really wasn't enough narrative, only about twenty objects he narrated parts for, the rest you had to read the signs.
All in all, a pretty disappointing event I'd say. Over priced and when I think it is possible to go to the British Museum all day for no cost of entry, this disappointment gets bigger. There were too many people viewing while I was there and the rooms seemed relatively small. Lots of bumping and pushing, and crowds around cases.
Personally I don't recommend it, unless you have deep pockets.
Important, please be aware that:
petepsy's review has yet to be rated - Be the first!
Would you like to see a review that's not being listed?
