ASHEVILLE – Biltmore Estate will commemorate its 130th anniversary with a historic event exploring ancient Egypt, seasonal programming and the unveiling of renovations at The Inn on Biltmore Estate.
‘Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures’ at Biltmore
“Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” will run from March 21-Jan. 4, 2026 at Amherst at Deerpark. The exhibition will feature King Tut’s tomb and the treasures discovered by famed archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, and true-to-life, expertly crafted artifact replicas.
“Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” will follow the closure of “Chihuly at Biltmore,” on Feb. 2, featuring artworks from the renowned glass and mixed media artist, Dale Chihuly.
Explore ancient Egypt in Biltmore Estate’s “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” exhibition, running from March 21-Jan. 4, 2026 at Amherst at Deerpark.
Biltmore’s seasonal events
Biltmore Estate, which opened in 1895, was the home of George Vanderbilt and his family.
From March 21-May 22, the “Spring at Biltmore” program will honor landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s vision of Biltmore Gardens and grounds, which will come alive with thousands of spring flowers maintained by the estate’s landscaping team. The showcase of daffodils, tulips, wisteria, azaleas and roses will usher in the warmer weather days.
“Summer at Biltmore” will run from May 23-Sept. 1. Outdoor activities will include guided hikes, horseback riding and farm-to-table dining with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. Guests may experience wine tastings and live music in Antler Hill Village.
“Fall at Biltmore,” Sept. 2-Oct. 31, will highlight the autumnal landscape with displays of chrysanthemums and changing leaves across the 8,000-acre estate.
The year will conclude with the return of the holiday program, “Christmas at Biltmore.” From Nov. 1-Jan. 4, the estate will transform into a winter wonderland of lights, decorated trees, evening Biltmore House candlelight tours and more.
Biltmore Estate’s “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” exhibition will run from March 21-Jan. 4, 2026 at Amherst at Deerpark.
The Inn on Biltmore Estate
The two-year renovation project will conclude at The Inn on Biltmore Estate in the spring. In collaboration with ROAM Interior Design, the redesign was inspired by Biltmore House’s history, incorporating classical European style and modern luxury touches.
Guest rooms and corridor updates include nature-inspired wall coverings by famed designer William Morris, carved wood detailing, hardwood floors, spa-style bathrooms, artwork recreations from the Vanderbilt family’s collection and more.
The estate’s hotel property is open during the renovations.
For more visit, biltmore.com.
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Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Tips, comments, questions? Email tkennell@citizentimes.com or follow @PrincessOfPage on Instagram/Bluesky.
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