The Egyptian Museum In Tahrir Square
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.
The architect of the building was selected through an international competition in 1895, which was the first of its kind, and was won by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon. The museum was inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, and has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.
Among the museum’s unrivaled collection are the complete burials of
opening hours:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
tickets guide:
FOREIGNER
Adult: EGP 300
Student: EGP 150
EGYPTIANS\ ARABS
Adult: EGP 30
Student: EGP 10
tips for you visit
general tips:
- Tickets window closes at 6:00 PM
- there is a free ticket Except Friday, Saturday and public holidays:
1- Egyptians and Arabs seniors aged 60 and over
2- Egyptians and Arabs special needs
3- Orphaned children
4- Public schools trips primary and preparatory school - taking photos is not allowed but you can take a Photography& Video Tickets fo memories and these are the prices
FOREIGNERS: Photography: EGP 50 Video: EGP 300
EGYPTIANS\ ARABS: Photography: EGP 20 Video: EGP 300 – Photography (Personal Use – without Flash) – With the exception of King Tutankhamen’s Mask Room - taking photos is not allowed but you can take a Photography& Video Tickets fo memories and these are the prices
FOREIGNERS: Photography: EGP 50 Video: EGP 300
EGYPTIANS\ ARABS: Photography: EGP 20 Video: EGP 300 – Photography (Personal Use – without Flash) – With the exception of King Tutankhamen’s Mask Room
- do not touch any exhibits or showcases
- Food and drinks are not allowed within the galleries, except for small water bottles.
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum.
- Please refrain from disorderly, disruptive, and offensive language or actions.
gallery
Canopic Jars
Canopic Jars
Canopic Jars
