- Ranked #2 for history museums in Cairo
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- Dave McAugust 31, 2018You can get a lot closer to the exhibits than you'd expect and really see some amazing history up close. Many exhibits, especially Tut are on tour often though, and may not be onsite when you visit.Upvote57DownvoteUpvoted 1 day ago
- Daniele PSeptember 5, 2015Camera must be left at the reception near to the courtyard's entrance but you can bring your mobile with you. Lots of amazing items and just few labels: take a private guide if you want to know more.Upvote44DownvoteUpvoted Dec 5, 2024
- Rowan WernhamNovember 22, 2014If you can get a good deal on a private tour (you can) it's worth it here.. Nothing is marked or labelled too well and it would be easy to miss some amazing backstory on many things.Upvote18DownvoteUpvoted Nov 12, 2024
- Mohammad AbusharifNovember 8, 2015The best museum i have ever visited, the Content and the size of the things here are indescribable! Don't forget to check the mummies that needs special ticketsUpvote1Downvote
- Rabii KalboussiAugust 24, 2013You'd better be ready for a long journey in the museum! Its HUGE and something that you have never seen before! Make sure you have a brochure because there are not many explanationsUpvote9Downvote
- David LaderaMay 21, 2018Even if you have to pay extra, the royal mummy room is a must. Sunday’s evenings museum is open, ticket is more expensive but it is less crowded.Upvote1Downvote
- Veysel SoyluMarch 2, 2017This is not museum, here is living history. A visit to Egypt is not compmleted without visiting Egyptian Museum.Upvote2Downvote
- KellyMay 26, 2017It's LE100/adult to enter & LE50/photo license, which you don't really need (no one ever asked to see ours). Photos not permitted in mummy exhibits and of King Tutankhamun's death mask. Huge museum!Upvote1Downvote
- Bassem HelalMarch 1, 2018You get to go there and watch, touch, enjoy everything there for as long as you want. Although pictures aren't allowed with tut's mask and Royal mummies it is also possible if you are sneaky.Cool too.UpvoteDownvote
- GabiJune 30, 2018Go the 1st time with a guide who can show you the highlights. Then return to see specific exhibits that might interest you. It’s a lot to see; the royal mummies and king Tut’s jewels are breathtaking.UpvoteDownvote
- Kareem SaidDecember 28, 2018The pieces are displayed with no particular order, some very important pieces are missing description. I liked the Greek department and how they managed to mix the Egyptian gods with the Greek goodsUpvoteDownvote
- Bob RutledgeAugust 18, 2015There is little curatorial commentary and guidance. I found this book "The Illustrated Guide to the Egyptian Museum" ($40 at Diwan bookstore in Zamelek) to be very useful .Upvote1Downvote
- Zina PApril 20, 2019Great place for egyptologists and people who love ancients Egypt history. It’s needed more than 9 month to see all the museums if invest 40 seconds for each exhibition.UpvoteDownvote
- Raktim RaySeptember 27, 2019You need a minimum of two days here. No audio guides so come the first day preferably with a guide and touch the important spots. Reserve another day when you can go around at your own pace.UpvoteDownvote
- Amir UncoversDecember 14, 2022A good place in the downtown to know what Egyptians' lives most probably looked like thousands of years ago; the new museum is being constructed near Pyramids in Giza.UpvoteDownvote
- Elie NaggarDecember 13, 2018Enjoy museums? You’ll find a lot of interesting historical things in here. The museum is located in the middle of the city so be sure to grab a bite nearby before or after!UpvoteDownvote
- Chelsea DollMarch 6, 2017Definitely go here with a tour guide to get the maximum education and experience from this incredibly old and amazing museum. Mina from Ramasside tours is a great one to ask for!!UpvoteDownvote
- HAZIMJuly 23, 2017This museum needs to important and put more information about Artifacts And take care to cool the placeUpvote1Downvote
- The Ritz-CarltonNovember 9, 2015It includes the world’s most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities. The most popular symbol of the museum is the burial mask of King Tutankamun. The mask is made of 24 pounds of solid gold.UpvoteDownvote
- Phat BuoySeptember 23, 2014This museum is much bigger than you'd expect with a multitude of exhibitions and mummies - fascinating. Can get really busy but worth the crowdsUpvote2Downvote
- Otel.comSeptember 19, 2011Go here if you want to see treasures of Tutankhamun, remains of Ramses III, mummy of Queen Hatshepsut, many other mummified pharaohs, and an impressive collection of papyrus and coins.Upvote17Downvote
- Nicole MillsApril 9, 2024Check the hours before you visit as these change during Ramadan, with an early closing and a later opening on some days.UpvoteDownvote
- Xiao YuMarch 12, 2017Don't assume the museum is open until the official closing time. See everything important first and leave at least one hour before big groups of thugs start strongarming everyone outUpvoteDownvote
- Nina NourJuly 24, 2014I love this place..but you cant see and remember all monuments inside with just one visit! you need to go at least 3 times ...UpvoteDownvote
- Bob RutledgeAugust 18, 2015At the right inside the front door there is what appears to be The Rosetta Stone (it has no sign). It is not; the Rosetta Stone is in the Brotish Museum.UpvoteDownvote
- Bassel HelalMarch 2, 2018The Egyptian museum is one of the best places you can ever visit, it is Ancient Egypt in a building.UpvoteDownvote
- Jaana PinheiroAugust 22, 2014The ground floor is organized by eras until the greco-roman period and the special rooms with the royal jewelry are really good!Upvote1Downvote
- James Davidson SmithMarch 17, 2018It’s fascinating, but there’s not a lot of guidance as how to go around. There are guide books available, but at the shops as you go out of the museum! I feel they could have done it a lot better.UpvoteDownvote
- Lina ArtistaNovember 6, 2018One of the best museums that I have ever visited in my life !!!UpvoteDownvote
- SongFebruary 17, 2018One of the most amazing museums I've been to. Be ready to travel back in time!UpvoteDownvote
- Hana BakMarch 18, 2016Great museum I enjoyed seeing the mummies. It is an interesting experience for me and the kidsUpvote2Downvote
- ToonCJuly 12, 2011Bring a lot of water, there a path for the visit, royal mummies in the 1st floor are with fees, Fans only no A/C except in some special rooms, one day could be not enough so take good rest beforeUpvote11Downvote
- E BOctober 28, 2014i had been there several times but it isnt enough never.if u visit cairo u should be there,tutankamons chamber is really beautifulUpvote1Downvote
- Eunsoo KOctober 2, 2013All Foreigner Students!! Bring your student ID card :) To enter the museum, you will pay 35 pounds & the royal mummies room 75 pounds! otherwise, you will pay double :(UpvoteDownvote
- Victor OMay 3, 2013Must see. Take a private guide - it saves a lot of your time, namely 1,5 hours instead of 3-4 in group. The cost is about the same as tickets.UpvoteDownvote
- 4SQ EgyptSeptember 12, 2017Happy New Egyptian Year, which is the 6259th Pharaonic year.Upvote1Downvote
- Didi KasaApril 5, 2015Loved to see all these mummies and sculptures. The jewelry collection is amazing. Would go back anytime.UpvoteDownvote
- Nabil BazzariJanuary 16, 2018A must see when in Cairo. Amazing pharonic and other history hereUpvoteDownvote
- Plaza ScienceFebruary 4, 2014I recommend go to The Egyptian Museum if you travel to Egypt! I attached the link with a photo! Do you know Plaza Science? Is a social network for people who likes science and photography Read moreUpvote2Downvote
- Mustafa BarriJanuary 14, 2013come early to the museum because you got a lot of things to see. It took me 5 hours to see nearly most of what's in the museumUpvote2Downvote
- Amal AlharbiAugust 18, 2018There is no air conditioning ,so the hot weather will ruin the experience for you.Upvote1Downvote
- Sean MascarenhasNovember 28, 2016This is the old museum. The new site is nearby. It's expected to accommodate twice the present showpiece capacity.UpvoteDownvote
- Moheyeldin AboshoshaOctober 13, 2017Marvelous in all aspects, Thousands of years back in time alive in front of your eyesUpvoteDownvote
- IDecember 30, 2016The museum is huge. There are great pieces there but it is poorly maintained which is such a shame.Upvote1Downvote
- Mohamad El KhateebSeptember 10, 2018A good place if you are into history, I bit clumsy and the circulation inside is not clear. Hagel hard with the tour guide.UpvoteDownvote
- Elie NaggarDecember 5, 2018In the middle of the city ! You’ll find a lot of interesting historical things in here.UpvoteDownvote