Overview
Open on Tahrir Square since 1902, the Egyptian Museum holds more than 120,000 ancient artifacts. Tutankhamun's golden mask and burial treasures, animal mummies, and royal jewelry trace the height of pharaonic civilization in a single building. Key pieces are gradually moving to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Giza pyramids, which partially opened in 2023 and pairs well with this visit. The sheer scale of millennia-old finds is simply overwhelming.
Opening Hours
Daily 09:00-17:00 (closed 11:30-13:30 on Fridays)
Travel Tips
Plan at least 2-3 hours for the highlights. The mummy rooms require a separate ticket, and a guide adds valuable context to the collection.
Hotels near Egyptian Museum
Hotels and guesthouses in Cairo, Tahrir Square, Cairo
