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Egyptian Museum

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

Fondé par Auguste Mariette et inauguré en 1902, l'Egyptian Museum conserve plus de 120 000 objets couvrant plusieurs millénaires de civilisation égyptienne antique. Son bâtiment néoclassique, conçu par l'architecte français Marcel Dourgnon, occupe une position remarquable sur la place Tahrir, au Caire. La collection comprend des trésors issus de la tombe de Toutânkhamon, la Palette de Narmer, des statues des grands pharaons, des papyrus, des monnaies, ainsi que des objets représentatifs de presque toutes les périodes de l'histoire égyptienne antique. Bien que de nombreuses pièces — dont les Momies royales et une partie de la collection de Toutânkhamon — aient été transférées vers le nouveau Grand Egyptian Museum et le National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, le musée demeure l'un des hauts lieux culturels du Caire, avec une collection encore considérable. Le bâtiment lui-même figure sur la liste indicative du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.

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

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?
Le plus ancien musée archéologique du Moyen-Orient, abritant la plus grande collection d'antiquités pharaoniques au monde dans un bâtiment néoclassique emblématique sur la place Tahrir.
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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