Egyptian Museums Directory

Your comprehensive guide to the most significant museums and historical collections across Egypt

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

Giza, near the Pyramids
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
EGP 250 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 100 (Egyptians)

The largest archaeological museum in the world, housing over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun's treasures.

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Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Tahrir Square, Cairo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Daily)
EGP 200 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 30 (Egyptians)

The historic pink building in Tahrir Square has been home to Egypt's most significant antiquities for over a century, including royal mummies and countless treasures.

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Luxor Museum

Luxor Museum

Corniche El Nil, Luxor
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Daily)
EGP 160 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 20 (Egyptians)

A thoughtfully curated collection showcasing the finest artifacts discovered in ancient Thebes, with masterpieces from the Old Kingdom through the Islamic Period.

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Nubian Museum

Nubian Museum

El-Fanadek Street, Aswan
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Daily)
EGP 140 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 20 (Egyptians)

Dedicated to preserving Nubian heritage, this museum celebrates the unique culture and history of the region, showcasing artifacts saved before the construction of the High Dam.

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Alexandria National Museum

Alexandria National Museum

131 El-Horreya Road, Alexandria
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
EGP 100 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 20 (Egyptians)

Housed in an Italian-style palace, this museum traces Alexandria's multicultural history from ancient times through the Greco-Roman period to the modern era.

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Museum of Islamic Art

Museum of Islamic Art

Port Said Street, Cairo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Fridays)
EGP 120 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 10 (Egyptians)

One of the world's greatest collections of Islamic art, housing over 100,000 artifacts including textiles, ceramics, metalwork, calligraphy, and architectural elements.

Coptic Museum

Coptic Museum

Mari Girgis Street, Old Cairo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Daily)
EGP 100 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 10 (Egyptians)

Founded in 1908, this museum houses the world's largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts, including manuscripts, icons, textiles, and woodwork.

Royal Carriages Museum

Royal Carriages Museum

26th of July Street, Boulaq, Cairo
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
EGP 100 (Foreign Visitors), EGP 20 (Egyptians)

Recently reopened after extensive renovation, this museum displays royal carriages from the Muhammad Ali dynasty, offering insight into the luxury of Egypt's royal families.

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