Ramses and the Pharaohs' Gold: The Exhibition

An exhibition at NEON at Battersea Power Station presenting royal and funerary objects linked to Ramses II, lent directly from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It is shown in London for the first time.

The display brings together 180 original objects more than 3,000 years old, which come directly from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Among them is the coffin of Ramses II, which depicts the king as Osiris, god of the afterlife, alongside gold masks, silver coffins, animal mummies, amulets and jewellery.

Ramses II, widely known as Ramses the Great, ruled Egypt for nearly 67 years. The exhibition places him at the centre of Egypt's golden age, with its galleries leading from the temples of Abu Simbel to the Valley of the Kings. The galleries are immersive and aim to transport visitors back more than 3,000 years.

NEON at Battersea Power Station hosts exhibitions and cultural events in London. The display suits anyone curious about ancient Egypt, from newcomers to the subject to those who want to see royal treasures up close. The works are arranged across rooms and galleries, and visitors can come at any point while the exhibition is open.