The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.
The architect of the building was selected through an international competition in 1895, which was the first of its kind, and was won by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon. The museum was inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, and has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.
Among the museum’s unrivaled collection are the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I and the treasures of Tanis, and the Narmer Palette commemorating the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, which is also among the museum’s invaluable artifacts. The museum also houses the splendid statues of the great kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the builders of the pyramids at the Giza plateau. An extensive collection of papyri, sarcophagi and jewelry, among other objects, completes this uniquely expansive museum.
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
Timings
Saturday to Friday
9:00 AM > 7:00 PM (Daily)
Last Ticket Admission: 6:00 PM
How to get to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo?
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 Egyptian Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair.
Toilets: There are several public toilets at the EMC.
