Egyptian fans account for biggest cultural spend in 23-year history

The Egyptian blockbuster exhibition delivers a $27.7 million boost to Canberra – the highest in the National Museum’s history.
three people leaning over a museum case looking at ancient Egyptian artefacts.

On its second stop in a national tour, Discovering Ancient Egypt has broken all records in Canberra.

Over its presentation at the National Museum of Australia (NMA), it attracted 208,900 visits and generated $27.7 million in total economic stimulus for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), making it the most successful show in the Museum’s 23-year history.

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