Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold Exhibition Arrives in London

A spectacular new exhibition has arrived in London: Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold at NEON at Battersea Power Station. Featuring 180 priceless antiquities – many never before seen outside Egypt – this immersive cultural experience celebrates the power, legacy and opulence of Ramses the Great.

Visitors can expect ornately carved sarcophagi, royal masks, animal mummies, exquisite jewellery, amulets, and the original wooden coffin that once held Ramses II’s mummy, alongside state-of-the-art storytelling galleries and an immersive VR journey through Abu Simbel and Queen Nefertari’s tomb.

Described as one of London’s most significant cultural events of 2026, this world-class exhibition promises an unforgettable family day out – the perfect way to ignite curiosity about ancient Egypt.

When: Now until 3 January 2027

Where: NEON at Battersea Power Station, Electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ

Age: Families, children, school groups, history fans, culture lovers
Recommended for kids aged 6+ due to the immersive environment and historical content (no age restriction given, but nature of exhibition makes this a good guide).

Ticket price:  Standard Admission – includes entry to the exhibition

• Adults from £24.90
• Discounted tickets available for children and seniors
• 10,000 off-peak tickets at £15 each
• 5,000 complimentary tickets for local schools

Additional information:

• The exhibition includes 180 original antiquities from ancient Egypt, many of which have never left the country before.
• One of the star objects is the original wooden coffin that once held the mummy of Ramses II, making its first return to the UK in almost 200 years.
• Visitors can see exquisite gold jewellery, royal masks, carved sarcophagi and even animal mummies from the era of Ramses the Great.
• A spectacular new immersive gallery shows how Ramses used gold as a symbol of divine power.
• The experience includes a state-of-the-art VR journey that transports visitors to Abu Simbel and Queen Nefertari’s tomb.
• Ramses II is believed to have lived into his 90s and may have been the ruler who inspired the legend of the Exodus.

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