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The Egyptian Museum

(المتحف المصري)
History Museum
وسط البلد, القاهرة
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    Ranked #2 for history museums in Cairo
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    Bassel H.
    "Ancient Egypt in a building."(8 Tips)
    Mishael A.
    "Best part is royal mummies room 😎"(5 Tips)
    Tyler W.
    "The King Tut exhibit was amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Daniele P.
    "... few labels: take a private guide if you want to know more."(3 Tips)
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  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave McAugust 31, 2018
    You 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.
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  • Daniele P.heart icon on user image
    Daniele PSeptember 5, 2015
    Camera 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.
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    Upvoted Dec 5, 2024
  • Rowan W.
    Rowan WernhamNovember 22, 2014
    If 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.
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    Upvoted Nov 12, 2024
  • Mohammad A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammad AbusharifNovember 8, 2015
    The 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 tickets
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  • Rabii K.
    Rabii KalboussiAugust 24, 2013
    You'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 explanations
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  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LaderaMay 21, 2018
    Even 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.
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  • Veysel S.heart icon on user image
    Veysel SoyluMarch 2, 2017
    This is not museum, here is living history. A visit to Egypt is not compmleted without visiting Egyptian Museum.
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  • Kellyheart icon on user image
    KellyMay 26, 2017
    It'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!
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  • Bassem H.heart icon on user image
    Bassem HelalMarch 1, 2018
    You 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.
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  • Gabiheart icon on user image
    GabiJune 30, 2018
    Go 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.
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  • Kareem S.heart icon on user image
    Kareem SaidDecember 28, 2018
    The 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 goods
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  • Bob R.
    Bob RutledgeAugust 18, 2015
    There 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 .
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  • Zina P.heart icon on user image
    Zina PApril 20, 2019
    Great 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.
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  • Raktim R.
    Raktim RaySeptember 27, 2019
    You 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.
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  • Amir U.heart icon on user image
    Amir UncoversDecember 14, 2022
    A 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.
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  • Elie N.heart icon on user image
    Elie NaggarDecember 13, 2018
    Enjoy 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!
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  • Chelsea D.heart icon on user image
    Chelsea DollMarch 6, 2017
    Definitely 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!!
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  • HAZIMheart icon on user image
    HAZIMJuly 23, 2017
    This museum needs to important and put more information about Artifacts And take care to cool the place
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  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonNovember 9, 2015
    It 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.
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  • Phat B.heart icon on user image
    Phat BuoySeptember 23, 2014
    This museum is much bigger than you'd expect with a multitude of exhibitions and mummies - fascinating. Can get really busy but worth the crowds
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  • Otel.com
    Otel.comSeptember 19, 2011
    Go 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.
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  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MillsApril 9, 2024
    Check the hours before you visit as these change during Ramadan, with an early closing and a later opening on some days.
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  • Nouf A.heart icon on user image
    Nouf Al-FalahJune 12, 2018
    Huge & Nice place .. deserve to visit it 👍🏼
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  • Xiao Y.heart icon on user image
    Xiao YuMarch 12, 2017
    Don'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 out
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  • Nina N.heart icon on user image
    Nina NourJuly 24, 2014
    I love this place..but you cant see and remember all monuments inside with just one visit! you need to go at least 3 times ...
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  • Bob R.
    Bob RutledgeAugust 18, 2015
    At 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.
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  • Bassel H.heart icon on user image
    Bassel HelalMarch 2, 2018
    The Egyptian museum is one of the best places you can ever visit, it is Ancient Egypt in a building.
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  • Jaana P.heart icon on user image
    Jaana PinheiroAugust 22, 2014
    The ground floor is organized by eras until the greco-roman period and the special rooms with the royal jewelry are really good!
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  • James D.heart icon on user image
    James Davidson SmithMarch 17, 2018
    It’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.
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  • Lina A.heart icon on user image
    Lina ArtistaNovember 6, 2018
    One of the best museums that I have ever visited in my life !!!
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  • Songheart icon on user image
    SongFebruary 17, 2018
    One of the most amazing museums I've been to. Be ready to travel back in time!
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  • Hana B.heart icon on user image
    Hana BakMarch 18, 2016
    Great museum I enjoyed seeing the mummies. It is an interesting experience for me and the kids
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  • ToonC
    ToonCJuly 12, 2011
    Bring 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 before
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  • E B.heart icon on user image
    E BOctober 28, 2014
    i had been there several times but it isnt enough never.if u visit cairo u should be there,tutankamons chamber is really beautiful
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  • Kelly B.heart icon on user image
    Kelly BatemanJuly 6, 2018
    So much to look at. Give yourself minimum two hours.
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  • Eunsoo K.
    Eunsoo KOctober 2, 2013
    All 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 :(
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  • Victor O.
    Victor OMay 3, 2013
    Must 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.
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  • 4SQ E.heart icon on user image
    4SQ EgyptSeptember 12, 2017
    Happy New Egyptian Year, which is the 6259th Pharaonic year.
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  • Didi K.heart icon on user image
    Didi KasaApril 5, 2015
    Loved to see all these mummies and sculptures. The jewelry collection is amazing. Would go back anytime.
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  • Nabil B.heart icon on user image
    Nabil BazzariJanuary 16, 2018
    A must see when in Cairo. Amazing pharonic and other history here
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  • Plaza S.
    Plaza ScienceFebruary 4, 2014
    I 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 more
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  • Mustafa B.heart icon on user image
    Mustafa BarriJanuary 14, 2013
    come 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 museum
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  • Amal A.heart icon on user image
    Amal AlharbiAugust 18, 2018
    There is no air conditioning ,so the hot weather will ruin the experience for you.
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  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MascarenhasNovember 28, 2016
    This is the old museum. The new site is nearby. It's expected to accommodate twice the present showpiece capacity.
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  • Moheyeldin A.heart icon on user image
    Moheyeldin AboshoshaOctober 13, 2017
    Marvelous in all aspects, Thousands of years back in time alive in front of your eyes
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    IDecember 30, 2016
    The museum is huge. There are great pieces there but it is poorly maintained which is such a shame.
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  • Bassel H.heart icon on user image
    Bassel HelalMarch 28, 2018
    Ancient Egypt in a box.
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  • Sarah T.
    Sarah T.December 21, 2010
    Check out the mask of King Tut, and be sure to check out the animal mummy room. Creepy, but still cool. Take pics in the courtyard before you check-in your camera. Read more
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  • Mohamad E.heart icon on user image
    Mohamad El KhateebSeptember 10, 2018
    A good place if you are into history, I bit clumsy and the circulation inside is not clear. Hagel hard with the tour guide.
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  • Elie N.heart icon on user image
    Elie NaggarDecember 5, 2018
    In the middle of the city ! You’ll find a lot of interesting historical things in here.
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