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Memphis Open-Air Museum

📍 Memphis Open-Air Museum, Memphis, Egypt

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Quick Facts

Location: Egypt, Cairo
Category: Museum
Duration: About 1 hour
Opening Hours: ~8:00–17:00 (reference)
Ticket Price: ~EGP 80 (reference)
Address: Memphis Open-Air Museum, Memphis, Egypt
Coordinates: 29.8480, 31.2540

Introduction

The Memphis Open-Air Museum stands on the site of ancient Memphis, displaying treasures like the colossus of Ramesses II and Apis bull sarcophagi in the open. Roofless halls let the sculptures meet the sky — a quiet place to approach the early dynasties and the memory of kingship. Also on show are an alabaster sphinx and a giant stone bed — an open-air classroom for Old Kingdom sculpture.

✨ Highlights

Old capital

Also on show are an alabaster sphinx and a giant stone bed — an open-air classroom for Old.

Ramesses colossus

The Memphis Open-Air Museum stands on the site of ancient Memphis.

Apis sarcophagi

To go deeper, Apis sarcophagi is the perfect entry point.

Roofless halls

Roofless halls let the sculptures meet the sky — a quiet place to approach the early dynasties.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：About 1 hour

→Tip：Pair pyramids

→Note：Sun in afternoon

→Opening Hours：~8:00–17:00 (reference)

→Ticket Information：~EGP 80 (reference)

→Transportation：Memphis

💡 Tips

• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.

• Opening ~8:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

• Getting there: Memphis; pair with nearby sights.

• At Memphis Open-Air Museum, the official audio guide adds a lot.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Memphis Open-Air Museum?

~8:00–17:00 (reference)

How much is the admission for Memphis Open-Air Museum?

~EGP 80 (reference)

Any practical tips for visiting Memphis Open-Air Museum?

Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~8:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.