Overview
Opened in 1975, the Luxor Museum is a refined alternative to the much larger Egyptian Museum in Cairo, showcasing a carefully selected collection in a clean, modern display. Highlights include 22 royal statues unearthed at Luxor Temple, items from Tutankhamun's tomb, and the mummies of Amenhotep III and Ramesses I. Set along the Nile between Luxor Temple and Karnak, it's walkable and just two hours is plenty for a full visit. Admission EGP 300. Corniche road on the east bank.
Opening Hours
Daily 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00
Travel Tips
Lighting and layout make for great photography (no flash). Visit during the hot afternoon hours to enjoy air-conditioned comfort while exploring.
Hotels near Luxor Museum
Hotels and guesthouses in Luxor, East Bank Corniche, Luxor
Other attractions in Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Ancient royal necropolis containing the tombs of more than 60 pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
Karnak Temple
The world's largest ancient temple complex, built and expanded across roughly 2,000 years.
Luxor Temple
A grand Nile-side temple built by Amenhotep III, especially beautiful when lit up at night.
Temple of Hatshepsut
A three-tiered terrace temple carved into the cliffs for Egypt's first female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.
Colossi of Memnon
Twin 18-meter seated statues that once guarded the vanished mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)
Ramesses III's vast mortuary temple, famed for vividly preserved painted reliefs.