Museums in Al Qāhirah, Egypt

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
What truly sets this museum apart is its breathtaking focus on the entire sweep of Egyptian life, not just the pharaohs....

The Royal Mummies Hall
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
Tucked away in the sprawling complex of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Royal Mummies Hall feels less ...

Abdeen Palace Museum
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
Forget your typical museum; this is a journey into the gilded world of Egypt's former rulers. Abdeen Palace isn't just a...

Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Manial Palace)
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
Stepping onto the grounds of the Manial Palace feels like discovering a secret garden frozen in time. Built by Prince Mo...

Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo
العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة, Al Qāhirah
Stepping into the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo feels like entering a sanctuary for the applied arts, a world away from...

Gayer-Anderson Museum
القاهرة, Al Qāhirah
Tucked away next to the monumental Ibn Tulun Mosque, this charming 17th-century house feels like a step back in time. It...

Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum
السادس من أكتوبر, Al Qāhirah
Tucked away in a quiet Giza neighborhood, the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum feels more like stepping into a Parisian ari...

The Palace Of Arts
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
You'd never guess that this elegant, domed palace on the banks of the Nile was originally built to be a royal garage for...

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
People don't just come to the Egyptian Museum to see history; they come to feel it, walking amidst the very objects that...

Coptic Museum
القاهرة, Al Qāhirah
People come to the Coptic Museum for many reasons—some are tracing their heritage, others are simply curious about the b...

Geographical Association of Egypt
, Al Qāhirah
People come here to get a real sense of Egypt's incredible scope, far beyond the usual pyramids. It feels like stepping ...

Panorama October
القاهرة, Al Qāhirah
You'd never guess, but tucked away near the stadium in Nasr City is a massive, drum-like building that holds a secret fr...

The Child Museum
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
Tucked away on a tree-lined street in the stately Heliopolis district of Cairo, The Child Museum is a vibrant splash of ...

Umm Kulthum Museum
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
You absolutely have to see this place, even if you're just vaguely familiar with her music. It's tucked away on Roda Isl...

Royal Carriages Museum
القاهرة, Al Qāhirah
Tucked away in the Bulaq district of Cairo, the Royal Carriages Museum feels like a portal to a more opulent era. You do...

National Military Museum Egypt
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
Did you know the Egyptian military once fielded a division of war elephants? That's just one of the incredible stories w...

Museum Of Modern Egyptian Art
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
You'd never guess one of Cairo's most vital art collections is tucked inside the Opera House complex, but that's the cha...

Foustat Traditional Crafts Center
مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah
Believe it or not, this world-class museum isn't housed in a grand, modern building but within a beautifully reconstruct...