FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2016
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Dr. Zahi Hawass to Sign Books Tuesday, January 12 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids, MI – The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today that Dr. Zahi Hawass will be available for a book signing from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Visitors who are interested in the book signing can visit the Curiosity Shop at the GRPM to purchase Dr. Hawass’s book “Discovering Tutankhamun,” and meet Dr. Hawass to have their book signed.
Dr. Hawass will give a lecture at the GRPM on “Pyramids – King TUT and Cleopatra – Recent Discoveries” as part of The Discovery of King Tut exhibition on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Zahi Hawass is one of the most famous archaeologists and Egyptologists in the world. Countless excavations, research projects, publications, television documentaries and lecture tours have made him known to a wide audience. Up until the political upheaval in Egypt in 2011 he was the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
The lecture will take place in the GRPM’s Meijer Theater starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Tickets for the lecture are sold out.
The Discovery of King Tut Featuring more than 1,000 scientifically produced recreations hand-crafted by Egyptian artisans, The Discovery of King Tut recreates the awe and marvel of the moment of discovery. Visitors enter an overwhelming treasure trove to have an unbelievable glimpse into the greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century: Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Through a partnership with Semmel Concerts GmbH ("Semmel"), Premier Exhibitions, Inc. has brought the exhibition to North America, making its third stop on its U.S. tour in Grand Rapids at the GRPM. This exhibition uniquely allows the public to enjoy the magnificent splendor of these priceless Egyptian treasures without ever harming the fragile, sensitive originals – many of which are no longer permitted to tour outside of Egypt.
Tickets for The Discovery of King Tut can be purchased grpm.org/KingTut. Museum members receive special discounts for this exhibit.
The Discovery of King Tut is sponsored by Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, David and Carol Van Andel Foundation, Meijer, Amy and Steve at The Steve Van Andel Foundation, WOOD TV8, WOOD Newsradio, MLive Media Group, Miller Johnson, Williams Kitchen & Bath, Feyen-Zylstra Companies, Blair & Sara Lachman, Chris & Kim Branoff,
The Sharpe Collection, Founders Brewing Co., BDO, Spectrum Health, Kennari Consulting, Scott & Maggie Lancaster, David & Amy Leonard, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, The Haveman Group, Kava House, J. Peterson Homes/Realty and Cascade Hospital for Animals.
About Premier Exhibitions, Inc. Premier Exhibitions, Inc. located in Atlanta, GA is a leading provider of museum quality exhibitions throughout the world. Premier is a recognized leader in developing and displaying unique exhibitions for education and entertainment, including Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition , Titanic: The Experience , BODIES...The Exhibition and BODIES Revealed . More information about Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is available at the Company’s website www.prxi.com.
Grand Rapids Public Museum The Grand Rapids Public Museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI at 272 Pearl Street, NW. The mission of the museum is to be a living monument of artifacts, ideas and stories told through exhibitions, events and educational programming designed to inspire, motivate and celebrate our human bond. We enrich the life of our community through experiences of the wider world in a uniquely Grand Rapids context. For additional information including hours of operation, admission fees and exhibit/event listings, please visit www.grpm.org. ###