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Egyptian Museum

ArtHistoryOpen until 4pmFrom £550Sadat (Metro Lines 1 & 2, ~1 min walk)

Fundado por Auguste Mariette e inaugurado en 1902, el Egyptian Museum conserva más de 120.000 objetos que abarcan miles de años de la civilización del antiguo Egipto. Su edificio neoclásico, diseñado por el arquitecto francés Marcel Dourgnon, ocupa un lugar destacado en Tahrir Square, en El Cairo. La colección incluye tesoros de la tumba de Tutankhamun, la Narmer Palette, estatuas de los grandes faraones, papiros, monedas y piezas de prácticamente todos los periodos de la historia del antiguo Egipto. Aunque numerosas piezas —entre ellas las Royal Mummies y parte de la colección de Tutankhamun— han sido trasladadas al nuevo Grand Egyptian Museum y al National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, el museo sigue siendo uno de los hitos culturales más importantes de El Cairo, con una vasta colección que aún conserva. El propio edificio figura en la UNESCO Tentative List de Egipto.

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
Thu09:00–17:00
FriToday09:00–16:00
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

Art56 min walk

Grand Egyptian Museum

Art149 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?
El museo arqueológico más antiguo de Oriente Medio, que alberga la mayor colección del mundo de antigüedades faraónicas en un emblemático edificio neoclásico en Tahrir Square.
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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