Cairo: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

Located in the ancient Islamic capital of Fustat, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is surrounded by some of the oldest and most well-known mosques, churches, and synagogues in Egypt. The museum is the first of its kind to showcase the entire history of Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic and Ancient Egyptian eras to modern times.

The museum’s exceptional collection includes the royal mummies, which are exhibited in a new interactive display using 21st century cutting-edge technology to go beneath the wrappings and reveal their secrets, in addition to shedding light on the rituals and religious beliefs surrounding mummification in ancient Egypt.

Ticket office queues can be long and for this, we recommend that you purchase your tickets online in advance.

Once you purchase your tickets plus any add-ons (if selected), you will receive an email with e-tickets that grant you access to the attraction


Opening Hours

Saturday to Friday
9:00 AM > 5:00 PM (Daily)
Last Ticket Admission: 4:00 PM

Friday
6:00 PM > 9:00 PM (Friday only)
Last Ticket Admission: 8:00 PM


How to get to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization?

We recommend you use Uber for all your transportation needs during your stay in Cairo. Alternatively, you could hire a driver with a car for the day.

Wheelchair Users: The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization are fully accessible by wheelchair.

Audio Guides: There are no official audio guides available, though you can download them from the internet if needed.

Toilets: There are several public toilets at the NEMC.

FREE ENTRY to Guests below on Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday). However, Exemptions are NOT Valid on Fridays, Saturdays and National holidays.

• Egyptians over the age of 60.
• Children under the age of 6.
• Children of the martyrs and the wounded warriors in the war operations.
War Veterans.
• Members of syndicate of Plastic Arts.
• Members of The Egyptian General Tourist Guide Syndicate.
• Orphanage Associations/Organizations provided by a prior formal letter.
• Students of Public schools at the Primary and Preparatory levels provided by a prior formal letter.
• Egyptians with Special Needs + one Egyptian caregiver.
• Students of: Faculty of Antiquities, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels (specialized in the Tourism Guidance), and the Faculty of Arts (specialized in History, Civilization or Antiquities).
• Students of: Faculty of Engineering and Fine Arts; (specialized in Architecture), Faculty of Applied Arts (specialized in Interior Design), Faculty of Art Education (specialized in Art Critique/Art Education).
• MA students of Heritage, Site Management and Museum Sciences.