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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Archaeological museum · Cairo ·

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Archaeological museum · Cairo ·
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"The Egyptian Museum, second only to the one in Cairo for its collection, has just inaugurated a new setting, which intends to tell the story of the ancient Nile civilization by delving into the history and use of about 6,000 finds including wood, ceramic vases, objects, and pigments," explains De Bonis, who notes that private early-morning tours with the curator can be arranged." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Vast collection of Egyptian antiquities including Tutankhamun's treasures

ancient egyptian artifacts
tutankhamun treasures
mummies
egyptian history
archaeological museum
card payment only
tour guides recommended
crowded
Google Rating
4.5 (63.3K)
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El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt Get directions

Restroom
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Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
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Vast collection of Egyptian antiquities including Tutankhamun's treasures

ancient egyptian artifacts
tutankhamun treasures
mummies
egyptian history
archaeological museum
card payment only
tour guides recommended
crowded
Google Rating
4.5 (63.3K)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
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El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo by null
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