Museum · Alexandria
Graeco-Roman Museum
An archaeological museum in Alexandria preserving sculptures, mosaics and coins that tell of ancient Egypt's blend with Greek and Roman culture.
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The story
The Graeco-Roman Museum is an archaeological museum in Alexandria, opened to the public in 1892 and regarded as the oldest building in Egypt designed from the outset to house and display Greek and Roman antiquities. It specialises in documenting and studying the fusion of ancient Egyptian heritage with Greek and Roman cultures, with objects ranging from the fifth century BC to the Byzantine era. Its full collection exceeds 40,000 objects, including sculptures, mosaics, woodwork and coins. The museum reopened in October 2023 after about 18 years of closure for restoration.
Good to know
- The museum's collection comprises over 40,000 objects.
- It is regarded as the oldest building in Egypt purpose-designed for Greek and Roman antiquities.
- The museum reopened in October 2023 after about 18 years of restoration.
Visiting tips
Per Wikivoyage: open daily 9:00 to 17:00. The museum reopened in October 2023, so please check hours and ticket prices before visiting, as they may have changed.