Egyptian Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearest Train: Sadat
Phone: +20 2 579 6974
Fax: +20 2 579 4596
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Founded in 1858 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum’s garden), the giant salmon-colored building was built in 1902 under Khedive Abbas II Helmi. Housing one of the world’s greatest collections of Egyptian artifacts, it boasts more than 136,000 artifacts from every period of pre-Islamic Egyptian history. It would be impossible to see everything in one go (allowing 60 seconds at each exhibit it would take nine months to see them all), so it is best to plan several visits if time allows. The exhibits on the ground floor are arranged more or less chronologically running clockwise with an ecclectic sample of Pharaonic highlights in the atrium. Don’t miss the highly-lauded Amarna collection tucked away at the back. Upstairs are priceless treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, the museum’s crowning glory. Also on the top floor is the Mummy Room, which reopened in 1994 after years of controversy and contains the mummies of Egypt’s mightiest Pharaohs.
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Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
One of the world's greatest collections of jewelry, artifacts, sculpture and funerary items that depict ancient Egyptian life.
Egyptian Jewelery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
It's no secret to say that Egyptian jewelery is one of the most fascinating and creative jewelery in the world. From gold and silver to precious stones, this collection has it all in the form of necklaces, bracelets, ear-rings and more. Hats off to the craftsmen of Egypt from back in the day.
Egyptian Sculpture
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Sand and mummies comes to mind, when one thinks of Egypt. There's nothing wrong with that, although one shouldn't forget the art scene of Egypt. The statues and sculptures of Egyptian kings and queens, even their servants for that matter are carved so beautifully which are as good as real. Such was the brilliance of the Egyptian sculptors from the centuries gone by.
Funerary Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
When it comes to funerals in ancient Egypt, everyone knows the mummifying tradition. From coffins to masks to jars, they are all part of the Egyptian funerary system and also displayed at this collection. It was done so because they strongly believed in life after death. According to them their funerary ways will certainly lead to life after death.
Tutankhamun Collection at the Egyptian Museum
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
This startlingly comprehensive collection features carvings, vases, architectural elements, sculpture, documents, jewelry, furniture, household objects, tomb accessories, headdresses, beds, boomerangs, sandals, caskets, gloves, pendants, amulets, clubs, scarabs, plaques, masks, garments, coffins, beads, and a whole lot more. Visit this exhibition and get a true peek into the life and times of the legendary figure.
Tutankhamun's Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
When one talks about Egyptian history, no one can forget the young Tutankhamun who ruled the the 18th dynasty of Egypt from 1333 B.C. to 1324 B.C. His collection of art, jewelery and treasures is more than just enormous which is put on display at the Egyptian Museum. Not to mention the golden mask which was used to put on his face during his burial, which will always be the highlight of this collection.
5,000 Years of History
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearest Train: Sadat
Phone: +20 2 579 6974
Fax: +20 2 579 4596
Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Virtual Tour Website
Founded in 1858 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum’s garden), the giant salmon-colored building was built in 1902 under Khedive Abbas II Helmi. Housing one of the world’s greatest collections of Egyptian artifacts, it boasts more than 136,000 artifacts from every period of pre-Islamic Egyptian history. It would be impossible to see everything in one go (allowing 60 seconds at each exhibit it would take nine months to see them all), so it is best to plan several visits if time allows. The exhibits on the ground floor are arranged more or less chronologically running clockwise with an ecclectic sample of Pharaonic highlights in the atrium. Don’t miss the highly-lauded Amarna collection tucked away at the back. Upstairs are priceless treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, the museum’s crowning glory. Also on the top floor is the Mummy Room, which reopened in 1994 after years of controversy and contains the mummies of Egypt’s mightiest Pharaohs.
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Ancient Egyptian ExhibitionsJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
One of the world's greatest collections of jewelry, artifacts, sculpture and funerary items that depict ancient Egyptian life.
Egyptian Jewelery
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
It's no secret to say that Egyptian jewelery is one of the most fascinating and creative jewelery in the world. From gold and silver to precious stones, this collection has it all in the form of necklaces, bracelets, ear-rings and more. Hats off to the craftsmen of Egypt from back in the day.
Egyptian Sculpture
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Sand and mummies comes to mind, when one thinks of Egypt. There's nothing wrong with that, although one shouldn't forget the art scene of Egypt. The statues and sculptures of Egyptian kings and queens, even their servants for that matter are carved so beautifully which are as good as real. Such was the brilliance of the Egyptian sculptors from the centuries gone by.
Funerary Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
When it comes to funerals in ancient Egypt, everyone knows the mummifying tradition. From coffins to masks to jars, they are all part of the Egyptian funerary system and also displayed at this collection. It was done so because they strongly believed in life after death. According to them their funerary ways will certainly lead to life after death.
Tutankhamun Collection at the Egyptian Museum
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
This startlingly comprehensive collection features carvings, vases, architectural elements, sculpture, documents, jewelry, furniture, household objects, tomb accessories, headdresses, beds, boomerangs, sandals, caskets, gloves, pendants, amulets, clubs, scarabs, plaques, masks, garments, coffins, beads, and a whole lot more. Visit this exhibition and get a true peek into the life and times of the legendary figure.
Tutankhamun's Collection
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
When one talks about Egyptian history, no one can forget the young Tutankhamun who ruled the the 18th dynasty of Egypt from 1333 B.C. to 1324 B.C. His collection of art, jewelery and treasures is more than just enormous which is put on display at the Egyptian Museum. Not to mention the golden mask which was used to put on his face during his burial, which will always be the highlight of this collection.
Reviews
wasted potential - sad
It is indeed a treasure trove, but a terribly disorganized one. As a former museum professional, I w...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 02 2009
Hire a private guide
Given the enormity of the collection the best bit of advice I can give is to hire one of the many gu...
Reviewed by:blue9er from on May 21 2008
Treasure trove of ancient history
This magical place was built in the 19th century to house the wonders of ancient Egypt, but the coll...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 15 2008
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