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Museum · Cairo, Cairo
Egyptian Museum
Museum in Tahrir Square, in central Cairo, with statues, sarcophagi, jewelry and objects from all periods of ancient Egypt, housed in a 1902 building.
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About Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is on Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, in a pink-colored building inaugurated in 1902. For more than a century it was the country’s main antiquities museum, and many objects remain there even after the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
The galleries house statues of pharaohs and gods, sarcophagi, papyri, jewelry and everyday objects, from the predynastic period through the Roman era. Among the best-known pieces are the Narmer Palette, the statues of Rahotep and Nofret, and the collections from the tombs of Yuya and Tjuyu.
The neoclassical building, with its garden and papyrus pond at the entrance, is part of the history of Egyptology: here are the tomb of Auguste Mariette, founder of the antiquities service, and busts of the Egyptologists who worked in the country.
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Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning at opening time, when there are fewer groups.
How to get there
On foot from the center, or by metro to Sadat station at Tahrir Square.
Tip
Check in advance which collections remain in the museum and which have moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Egyptian Museum
Is the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square still open?
Yes. It remains open with statues, sarcophagi and objects from all periods. Part of the collections, such as Tutankhamun’s, was moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
How long does a visit to the Egyptian Museum take?
Two to three hours to see the main rooms.
Where is the Egyptian Museum of Cairo located?
On Tahrir Square, in downtown Cairo, near Sadat metro station.