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Egyptian Museum

HistoryArtOpen until 5pmFrom £550Sadat (Metro Lines 1 & 2, ~1 min walk)

Das von Auguste Mariette gegründete und 1902 eröffnete Museum of Egyptian Antiquities umfasst über 120.000 Artefakte aus mehreren Jahrtausenden altägyptischer Zivilisation. Das neoklassizistische Gebäude, entworfen vom französischen Architekten Marcel Dourgnon, nimmt eine prominente Lage am Tahrir Square in Kairo ein. Die Sammlung reicht von Schätzen aus dem Grab des Tutankhamun über die Narmer-Palette und Statuen der großen Pharaonen bis hin zu Papyri, Münzen und Artefakten aus fast jeder Epoche der altägyptischen Geschichte. Zwar wurden viele Stücke – darunter die Royal Mummies und Teile der Tutankhamun-Sammlung – in das neuere Grand Egyptian Museum und das National Museum of Egyptian Civilization überführt, doch bleibt das Museum mit seiner nach wie vor umfangreichen Sammlung eines der wichtigsten kulturellen Wahrzeichen Kairos. Das Gebäude selbst steht auf Ägyptens UNESCO Tentative List.

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Tahrir Square, Downtown Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Nearest station: Sadat (Metro Lines 1 & 2, ~1 min walk), Nasser (Metro Line 2, ~10 min walk)

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
ThuToday09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From £550

Student: 275 EGP. Children under 6: free. Audio guide: 75 EGP. Royal Mummies no longer here (moved to NMEC in 2021).

Accessibility

Ramped entrance available. Elevator access to all floors. Braille labels and sign language services. Free wheelchairs available at the museum.

Nearby

Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

Art14 min walk

Museum of Islamic Art

Art23 min walk

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

History56 min walk

Grand Egyptian Museum

History149 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Egyptian Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Egyptian Museum is £550. Student: 275 EGP. Children under 6: free. Audio guide: 75 EGP. Royal Mummies no longer here (moved to NMEC in 2021).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Egyptian Museum?
Egyptian Museum is open Daily 9:00–17:00, Fri until 16:00. Ticket office closes 1 hour before.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Egyptian Museum?
Egyptian Museum is located at Tahrir Square, Downtown Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, in the Downtown Cairo area of Cairo. The nearest stations are Sadat (Metro Lines 1 & 2, ~1 min walk), Nasser (Metro Line 2, ~10 min walk).
What can I see at Egyptian Museum?
Das älteste archäologische Museum des Nahen Ostens beherbergt in einem markanten neoklassizistischen Gebäude am Tahrir Square die weltweit größte Sammlung pharaonischer Altertümer.
Do I need to book Egyptian Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Egyptian Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Egyptian Museum accessible?
Ramped entrance available. Elevator access to all floors. Braille labels and sign language services. Free wheelchairs available at the museum.

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