The aim of this paper is to present a museum exhibition designed to encourage visitors to engage in a dialogue on ancient civilizations, thereby providing a reference pathway for achieving cross-cultural exhibitions through intergovernmental cooperation. The Shanghai Museum’s exhibition ‘ON TOP OF THE PYRAMID: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt’ is analyzed through qualitative analysis, based on data collected from semi-structured interviews, document analysis, visitor feedback, and field surveys. The curatorial strategy and achievements of the exhibition are also discussed, together with the existing challenges and the measures adopted. The results of co-curation are evaluated on an economic level within the framework of international cooperation. Briefly, the article concludes that the exhibition prioritized interactive elements intended to support visitor participation. A neutral and academic narrative is crucial for a co-curated immersive exhibition design.