Museum · Matrouh
Rommel Museum
A military museum in Mersa Matruh, set in the caves that Field Marshal Rommel used as his headquarters.
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The story
The museum commemorates the German field marshal Erwin Rommel and stands in Mersa Matruh. It opened in 1977 on the initiative of the Egyptian government, with the support of West Germany. It occupies caves that Rommel used as his headquarters during part of the El Alamein campaign. His son Manfred Rommel attended the opening and gave several of his father's belongings. The museum reopened in 2017 after years of restoration work on the caves.
Good to know
- The museum opened in 1977 and reopened in 2017 after restoration.
- It is housed in caves that served as Rommel's headquarters during part of the El Alamein campaign.
Visiting tips
Per Wikivoyage, listed hours are 9 AM to 4 PM. Please check hours before visiting, as they can change.