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This holiday season see “Ramses the Great” at the de Young for 20% off when you use SFARTS20. Valid Dec 1-16.

Ramses the Great is regarded as the most celebrated and most powerful pharaoh of Egypt’s golden age. Learn about his incredible reign in a high-tech exhibition happening now at the de Young museum, its only West Coast stop. Here are just a few of the gems awaiting your visit:

•A dazzling display of 181 priceless artifacts from unplundered royal Egyptian tombs.
•Multimedia productions that re-create the life and accomplishments of Ramses, including the largest chariot battle ever fought.
•A state-of-the-art VR experience using cinematic-motion chairs (requires a separate timed ticket).

Looking for the best time to visit this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition?

•Mornings and weekends are our busiest hours; we currently have the most ticket availability during weekday afternoons. Weekday tickets are offered at a discounted price.
•Tickets are timed. Please plan ahead and leave extra time for arrival and parking. On weekends, we recommend arriving an hour before your ticket time.