Egypt Opens Ramses Exhibition in London's Battersea

Londoners can now stand face to face with 3,000 years of history as Egypt's stunning "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens at the NEON Gallery in Battersea Power Station.

The collection features 180 remarkable artifacts from ancient Egypt's Golden Age, including the actual sarcophagus of King Ramses II, royal treasures from the ancient city of Tanis, and recent discoveries from Saqqara. This marks the exhibition's seventh international stop, bringing Egyptian heritage to audiences across the globe.

Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy opened the exhibition in February 2026, calling it a powerful example of cultural diplomacy. The event demonstrates how ancient civilizations can still inspire and connect people across continents and centuries.

The timing couldn't be better for Egyptian-British relations. Tourism from the UK to Egypt surged throughout 2025 and continues growing into 2026, showing increasing fascination with Egyptian culture and history.

Egyptian Ambassador to the UK Ashraf Swelam reminded visitors that Egypt isn't just preserving the past. The country is investing heavily in modern cultural infrastructure, with the Grand Egyptian Museum preparing to become a world-class destination for history lovers everywhere.

The Ripple Effect

These traveling exhibitions do more than showcase beautiful artifacts. Revenue from ticket sales flows directly back into conservation, maintenance, and restoration projects, ensuring future generations can experience these treasures too.

The partnerships between Egypt's government and private sector are creating better experiences for museum visitors while protecting irreplaceable pieces of human history. Every visitor to the London exhibition becomes part of preserving our shared cultural heritage.

Egypt is also promoting its diversity as a modern travel destination, offering beach getaways, eco-tourism, safari adventures, and spiritual journeys like the Holy Family's route. The country is showing the world it honors its ancient past while building an exciting future.

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Hisham al-Leithy noted the collection perfectly captures the pinnacle of Egyptian civilization under Ramses II's reign. Visitors can witness the artistry, wealth, and innovation that defined an era when Egypt stood as a global superpower.

The exhibition will run for several months, giving Londoners and UK visitors ample opportunity to explore these rarely seen treasures without traveling to Egypt.

History comes alive when we can see it, touch its story, and feel connected across the millennia.