The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Archaeological museum · Cairo

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Archaeological museum · Cairo

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El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt

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Vast collection of Egyptian artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures  

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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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Andra Cimina

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The treasures are incredible. The Tut's collection is still here and not in GEM. But museum needs restauration. No ac, needs repainting and cleaning. At the moment looks like storage house and not a museum. It's a shame to have all this treasure of civilization in such state. But must anyway...

Joshua Lin

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I didn't really enjoy my experience here. The person operating the ticket booth demanded a bribe from me after giving me the student discount that they should be giving me anyway. The museum has no AC. Most of the artifacts have no blurbs, or none in english, leaving me confused as to what a lot of things were and where and when they were from, as well as their significance. The staff in the king tut exhibition were extremely adamant on not letting anyone take any pictures, demanding that people delete them if they see that they did. However, paid tourist groups literally got their picture taken by a photographer in front of the mask, so they clearly are just greedy and want money. I still got some pictures of course.

Saikhnaa

Google
Fantastic museum with an absolute wealth of exhibits. Tons of tourists. The only reason I’d take off a star is that everything’s a little too packed and tourists are always touching exhibits. Hope they can spread things out a bit more and segregate the exhibits properly.

Jean Blans

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An absolute must-visit in Cairo! The collection is incredible. So much to see, discover, and learn about Egypt’s rich history. Definitely one of my highlights in the city. Tip: when you enter, head left (you’ll see an arrow showing the suggested route). Follow it around the entire ground floor until you return to the starting point, then explore the middle section. After that, head up to the first floor, that’s where many of the most fascinating exhibits are!

Tat Orio

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Spending wonderful time here, a lot of interesting things, if you love studying historistic style you might really enjoy visiting here. Amazing👏👏. You need to buy the ticket, can be bought them in front of the building.

Gary Rogers

Google
Old building with lots of antiquities. So much to see and unfortunately it does not do a great job with education. A lot of the small cards describing an exhibit could be in a larger type so easier to read. The King Tut exhibit was, of course, very popular. The museum has a feeling of being an old attic rather than a public educational resource.

Danco Dimkov

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I think this was one of the best museums because it's huge. It's a two-floor museum with so many different things, artifacts, mummies, too many things to see. I really loved it because it's huge. It took us two hours or more to actually just walk around, and if you want to really dive into it, I think it's a holiday activity or even more. What was interesting is that you can see mummies here with open artifacts.

Nedal Alghammaz

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An unforgettable experience at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo! The museum holds an incredible number of artifacts that reflect the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization. Every room is filled with history — from impressive statues and tools to beautifully preserved mummies and royal treasures. The collection is vast and truly awe-inspiring. I highly recommend visiting in the morning to enjoy a quieter atmosphere. The staff are helpful, and the labels provide valuable information. Don’t miss the Tutankhamun gallery — it’s absolutely stunning! This place is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, culture, or simply looking to be amazed by the achievements of a remarkable civilization.