Egyptian Museum
Museum · Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Egyptian Museum

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The Egyptian Museum houses over 120000 artifacts spanning five thousand years of history. Key displays include the golden treasures of Tutankhamun and a gallery of royal mummies. The 1902 building stands in central Tahrir Square.

On day 3 of Cairo & the Pyramids

Good to know

Tickets
Admission prices vary; confirm on arrival.
Time needed
Allow at least three hours.
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Located in Tahrir Square, accessible by metro or taxi.

Itineraries with Egyptian Museum

Day 3 of Cairo & the Pyramids

Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo

How Egyptian Museum fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Egyptian Museum TreasuresEgyptian Museum
  2. 11:00Coptic Cairo Walking TourCoptic Cairo
  3. 14:00Amr ibn al-As MosqueFustat
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Egyptian Museum questions

Is the Egyptian Museum worth visiting?

Yes. It contains the most extensive collection of pharaonic artifacts in the world.

How long does a visit to the Egyptian Museum take?

Most visitors spend three to four hours inside.

Are photography and bags allowed inside the Egyptian Museum?

Cameras are permitted without flash. Large bags must be checked at the entrance.

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