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From the Nile to the Mississippi: King Tutankhamun and the Giovanni Amin Collection is a special exhibition at SUNOMA exploring the life and legacy of Tutankhamun, one of the most widely recognized figures of ancient Egypt. Featuring carefully crafted commissioned replicas from the Giovanni Amin Collection, the exhibition introduces visitors to key themes, including the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, royal family life, and ancient Egyptian burial practices.

As the first exhibition of its kind at an HBCU, it presents ancient Egyptian history through an educational and interdisciplinary approach. A featured section, Ancient Egypt in New Orleans, examines how imagery and symbols inspired by ancient Egypt appear in aspects of New Orleans’ visual and cultural landscape, found in Black Masking Indian suits, Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, architecture, local flora and fauna, fraternities and sororities, Mardi Gras krewes, festivals, and other expressions of cultural life.

This exhibition invites visitors to explore connections across time and place while engaging with the history of ancient Egypt in a thoughtful and accessible way.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION ADMISSION

SUNOMA is proud to remain a free museum for students and the university community year-round.

From the Nile to the Mississippi: Exploring Ancient Egypt from the Giovanni Amin Collection charges a temporary admission fee.  The exhibition is a special exhibition on loan featuring rare objects and museum-quality reproductions from a private collection. To responsibly host this exhibition—including loan expenses, insurance, installation, and educational programming—a temporary admission fee has been implemented for the general public.

All proceeds from this exhibition directly support:

• Exhibition production and object care
• Student employment and docent training
• Public programming and educational materials
• The long-term sustainability of SUNOMA

Admission Overview:

• SUNO Students (with ID): Free
• SUNO Faculty & Staff: Free
• SUNO Alumni: $7
• Children under 12: Free*
• General Admission: $10
• Non-SUNO Students (with ID): $7
• Seniors (65+) and Veterans: $7

All visitors must register for entry. Please click on the link below to register.

 https://foundation.sus.edu/visit-sunoma/

SUNOMA Gala Postponement

The Southern University at New Orleans Museum of Art (SUNOMA) announces that its inaugural gala, “A Knight on the Nile,” originally scheduled for April 11, 2026, has been postponed.

The gala will now take place on Friday, February 26, 2027, from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

We look forward to welcoming our community for an unforgettable evening celebrating art, culture, and SUNOMA’s continued growth.

Online ticket sales and updated sponsorship opportunities for both the gala and the exhibition, From the Nile to the Mississippi: King Tutankhamun and the Giovanni Amin Collection, will resume in June 2026. For updates and more information, please visit:
https://foundation.sus.edu/from-the-nile-to-the-mississippi-king-tutankhamun-and-the-giovanni-amin-collection/

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you.

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