The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

This is the original museum. There is a new one being constructed close to the Pyramids. At this stage, it's not clear if they will relocate to that site or maintain both. It's an impressive structure, from the outside right through to the interior. It has a large entrance, stairs, and corridors, but it can still feel a little claustrophobic due to the number of visitors that are present throughout the day. However, even at the busiest of times, you can still get an understanding of the exhibits and their provenance, especially if you have a knowledgeable guide. Note that the facility is not really designed for those with mobility issues. I had a sense that in many areas, it was dusty and atmospheric. I don't think this was intentional, rather just the way that it has developed. I was especially impressed by the exhibit of the Boy King, Tutankhamen. I had not been able to see this when it was being taken around the world, so it was great to finally see it. The various parts are astonishing in their intricacies and complexity. The details and craftsmanship demonstrated are truly breathtaking. If you are in Egypt, it is well worth making the effort to add a visit to this museum to your itinerary.

Amazing museum really impressive throughout with so many exhibit items, very busy but gives lots of atmosphere as everyone is so immersed. Long queue but moves quickly to get in. Definitely the best museum visited during my stay in Cairo.

Tickets are only available by credit card. The place is so big and has so much to see. Some rooms do not allow photos, but I still saw some people taking them. Please be respectful and follow the rules. I'm here mainly for the mummies, my first ever, and they were preserved so well. Absolutely worth visiting.l

This place is filled with artifacts from various eras. Exploring this museum is best done with a guide. That way, you can learn the stories behind each period, as well as the symbolic meanings of the artifacts in ancient times. The place is quite large; if you want to see everything thoroughly, you could easily spend an entire day here.

Incredible!! There is so much stuff here, it’s unreal. Best stuff like King Tuts Tomb is on the 3rd floor, where you’ll see a lot of tourists. Also, they don’t want you taking photos in those important areas and have people enforcing it.

Great historical museum. It’s filled with a lot of artifacts and historic pieces. But it’s not exactly that well organized and some artifacts and statues lacks basic description, so you know what you’re looking at. Nevertheless it’s great to visit and filled with amazing exhibitions like the Tutankhamen one.

This newly opened museum is the largest of it's kind in the world. It is definitely a place to visit. Facing the grand pyramids, with a spectacular architectural design, it houses the great Egyptian history. 2 additional remainders: dine at the cafeteria and visit the gift shop.

Absolutely amazing place to visit - the oldest museum in the world (born as a museum, that is, since for example the Louvre was not a museum originally). Quite full of tourists and school visits made the entry slow and cumbersome - plus the usual security points it took us quite a while to get in. Once inside you travel to another world, filled with amazing statues and artifacts, the best being the Tutankhamun exhibit (which will be moved mid-year 2025 to the Grand Egyptian Museum). Amazing to watch, cannot take pictures in that room and if you do, all hell will break loose with the security guards who will make you delete it and empty the deletes items and beg forgiveness for generations to come. Other interesting parts were the screaming mummy, the Rosetta Stone replica and much more.