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Egyptian Museum
📍 Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt
4.5/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
The Egyptian Museum stands on Tahrir Square in Cairo, opened in 1902, and is the world's foremost treasury of ancient Egyptian civilisation. Tutankhamun's golden mask, mummies and countless statues are displayed here — a must-visit hall through three millennia of pharaohs. The upper Treasures Hall centres on Tutankhamun's grave goods; the mummy room needs a separate ticket — never fully seen in one visit.
✨ Highlights
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Opened 1902
The Egyptian Museum stands on Tahrir Square in Cairo, opened in 1902.
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Tut mask
At Egyptian Museum, Tut mask reveals a distinct facet.
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Mummy hall
The upper Treasures Hall centres on Tutankhamun's grave goods; the mummy room needs a separate.
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3000 years
3000 years adds a different flavour to Egyptian Museum.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：~EGP 200 (reference)
→Hours：~9:00–17:00 (reference)
→Duration：Half a day
→Getting there：Metro or taxi
→Tip：Golden hall
→Note：No flash
💡 Tips
• Allow Half a day for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Cairo; pair with nearby sights.
• If time allows, pair Egyptian Museum with nearby sights in one day.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Egyptian Museum?
Allow Half a day for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
