Museum · Cairo
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
A museum in Fustat, Old Cairo, telling Egypt's story from prehistory to today, and home to the Royal Mummies Hall.
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The story
The museum stands in Fustat, in Old Cairo, overlooking Ain el-Sira Lake. It began limited operation in 2017 and was officially inaugurated on 3 April 2021, after the Pharaohs' Golden Parade in which 22 royal mummies (18 kings and four queens) travelled from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. Its collection of around 50,000 objects runs from prehistory to modern times, taking in ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods. The Royal Mummies Hall presents kings and queens of the 17th to 20th Dynasties in a setting inspired by the Valley of the Kings. UNESCO supported the project technically through its construction and operation.
Good to know
- The museum was officially inaugurated on 3 April 2021, following a grand procession that carried the royal mummies from Tahrir Square.
- The parade moved 22 royal mummies: 18 kings and four queens.
- The collection holds roughly 50,000 objects telling Egypt's story from prehistory to the present.
- The museum overlooks Ain el-Sira Lake in Fustat; the nearest metro station is Mar Girgis.
Visiting tips
Per the museum's official site: open daily 9:00 to 17:00, with an extra Friday evening session 18:00 to 21:00, and ticket booking closes about an hour before closing (some sources list last entry at 15:00). Tickets are available through the official website and app. Please check hours and prices before visiting, as they can change.