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Genghis Khan
February 27 - September 7, 2009
Born with nothing, he rose to become the most powerful man of his time, conquering nations to build the largest empire the world had ever seen. Discover the spectacular innovation, the technological mastery, the engineering marvels, and the cultural sophistication of the world’s greatest conqueror – Genghis Khan – in this spectacular and uniquely interactive exhibition.
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Assume your role in a stunning recreation of the Khan’s empire, from the lush grasslands to his extensive capital in the largest-ever presentation of 13th century treasures. More than 200 spectacular artifacts will be on display, including the first-ever printing press and paper money, to imperial gold, silk robes and sophisticated weaponry of the world's most visionary ruler and his descendants.
Organized by Genghis Khan Exhibits, Inc. in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, The National Museum of Mongolian History, The Institute of Archaeology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, The National Library of Mongolia, The Military Museum of Mongolia, The Dornod Province Museum and The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
This exhibition is made up of artifacts considerately loaned by numerous individuals and institutions: The Dornod Province Museum in Mongolia, The Institute of Archaeology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Natsag Gankhuyag of Washington, D.C., Lawrence J. Gotuaco of San Francisco, Vahid and Cathy Kooros, Arthur Leeper of Belvedere, California, The Military Museum of Mongolia, The National Library of Mongolia, The National Museum of Mongolian History, The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and The Qinxuan Collection in San Francisco.
Genghis Khan is generously underwritten by Weatherford International Ltd.
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Learn More about the Exhibition
Barbarian – or brilliant? Discover the real Genghis Khan in an exhibit featuring the largest number of artifacts from his reign ever gathered. Learn more about this fascinating exhibition.
Join The Horde
Get to know Genghis Khan through special events, lectures and learning experiences associated with the exhibition.
Educational Materials
Complimentary TEKS-based curriculum specifically tailored to the Genghis Khan exhibition is available for field trip classes, to help students and teachers get the most out of their visit to the Museum.
Ticket Information
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