The NEC

Save on airfares by heading to a virtual Egypt in Birmingham this summer! Travel back in time to ancient Egypt as Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition arrives at The NEC Campus for a limited 12-week run from 19 June - 13 September 2026.

Featuring one of Europe’s largest immersive video mapping rooms with towering 8-metre-high projections, a 360º seated VR journey into the afterlife, a free-roaming digital metaverse walk-through of the Valley of the Kings, and more, this award-winning experience brings Tutankhamun’s story to life like never before.

Explore museum-style galleries with artefacts and replicas, relive the discovery of the boy king's tomb in 1922, and capture a memento of your visit with an AI photobooth.

With over 16,000 reviews from runs in London and Glasgow and a 4.6★ rating worldwide, this unforgettable 85-minute+ experience is perfect for families, school groups and anyone with a passion for history, culture and technology.

🅿️ Parking: we recommend pre-booking your parking in advance. Visitor parking is £7.50 when paid in advance or at the pay‑on‑foot machines on the day. If visitors skip this and drive straight to the exit barriers, the system will charge £19.95 on departure. To book parking and for more information, please visit: Parking at the NEC.