The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Egyptian Museum to see history; they come to feel it, walking amidst the very objects that pharaohs touched. It's a place of wonderful, beautiful chaos, where you can turn a corner and find yourself face-to-face with a gilded sarcophagus or a meticulously painted funerary mask. The air is thick with the dust of millennia, and the sheer volume of artifacts—from towering statues to delicate papyrus scrolls—is almost overwhelming. You leave not just educated, but genuinely moved, having spent a few hours in the palpable presence of an ancient world.
Collection Highlights
The undisputed stars are the breathtaking contents of Tutankhamun's tomb, including his iconic solid gold death mask and that intricate innermost coffin. Beyond the boy king, don't miss the Royal Mummy Room for an intimate encounter with Egypt's ancient rulers or the haunting Amarna room, filled with art from Akhenaten's revolutionary reign.
Visitor Information
It's right in the heart of downtown Cairo at Tahrir Square, so it's easy to find. Be prepared for a bit of an old-school museum experience—the charm is in its crowded, classic display cases and the sense of discovery around every corner.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a grand, salmon-pink neoclassical palace, all soaring columns and grand staircases, which feels perfectly suited to its role as a treasure chest for a kingdom.
Contact & Location
Address: VW Garage, 19 The Martyr Corridor, Al Hay Al Asher, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt 11771, محور الشهيد, مدينة نصر, مدينة القاهرة الجديدة, القاهرة, 11771, مصر
Phone: +20 2 25796948
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