Egyptian Museum

In the heart of Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum stands as one of Cairo’s most legendary cultural landmarks, a place long associated with the treasures, mysteries, and artistic brilliance of ancient Egypt. Opened in 1902, it is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses more than 170,000 artefacts, giving it an extraordinary place in the story of Egyptian heritage. For generations of visitors, it has been one of the world’s most iconic gateways into the pharaonic past. 

Egyptian Museum Highlights

• Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo for one of the world’s most famous collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
• Discover statues, royal mummies, and pharaonic treasures in a landmark museum at the heart of the city.
• Add the Egyptian Museum to your Cairo itinerary for history, archaeology, and ancient heritage.