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Egyptian Museum

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

Fondato da Auguste Mariette e inaugurato nel 1902, il Museum of Egyptian Antiquities conserva oltre 120.000 reperti che abbracciano migliaia di anni di civiltà egizia antica. L'edificio neoclassico, progettato dall'architetto francese Marcel Dourgnon, occupa una posizione di rilievo su Tahrir Square, al Cairo. La collezione comprende i tesori della tomba di Tutankhamun, la Narmer Palette, statue dei grandi faraoni, papiri, monete e reperti provenienti da quasi ogni epoca della storia dell'antico Egitto. Sebbene molti oggetti — tra cui le Royal Mummies e parte della collezione di Tutankhamun — siano stati trasferiti al più recente Grand Egyptian Museum e al National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, il museo resta uno dei luoghi culturali più importanti del Cairo, con una collezione residua di dimensioni straordinarie. L'edificio stesso figura nella UNESCO Tentative List dell'Egitto.

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?
Il più antico museo archeologico del Medio Oriente, che custodisce la più vasta collezione al mondo di antichità faraoniche in un edificio neoclassico simbolo situato su 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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