Museums in Al Qāhirah, Egypt

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.7 (727,023 reviews)

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

The Royal Mummies Hall

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.7 (71,522 reviews)

Tucked away in the sprawling complex of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Royal Mummies Hall feels less ...

Abdeen Palace Museum

Abdeen Palace Museum

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.6 (612,944 reviews)

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)

Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Manial Palace)

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.6 (68,725 reviews)

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

Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo

العاصمة الإدارية الجديدة, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.6 (65,764 reviews)

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

Gayer-Anderson Museum

القاهرة, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.6 (61,836 reviews)

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

Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum

السادس من أكتوبر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.6 (6,854 reviews)

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

The Palace Of Arts

The Palace Of Arts

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.6 (6,221 reviews)

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

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.5 (561,497 reviews)

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

Coptic Museum

القاهرة, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.5 (51,375 reviews)

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

Geographical Association of Egypt

, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.5 (5,128 reviews)

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

Panorama October

Panorama October

القاهرة, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.4 (48,778 reviews)

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

The Child Museum

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.4 (41,527 reviews)

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

Umm Kulthum Museum

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.4 (41,250 reviews)

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

Royal Carriages Museum

القاهرة, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.4 (4,634 reviews)

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

National Military Museum Egypt

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.3 (34,950 reviews)

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

Museum Of Modern Egyptian Art

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.3 (3,391 reviews)

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

Foustat Traditional Crafts Center

مدينة نصر, Al Qāhirah

★★★★★ 4.3 (3,253 reviews)

Believe it or not, this world-class museum isn't housed in a grand, modern building but within a beautifully reconstruct...