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Museum · Modern
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Egypt’s full story — then its kings face to face
In Fustat, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization tells Egypt’s story as one continuous timeline from prehistory to the modern era, before the Royal Mummies Hall shifts the experience into a quieter encounter.
About this place
NMEC is organised around Egyptian civilisation as a continuous story rather than a single period. Its central gallery connects society, crafts, writing and statehood across eras, while the Royal Mummies Hall displays the royal mummies transferred in the celebrated 2021 Golden Parade.
See the main gallery first, then enter the mummies hall slowly. On Fridays, the museum adds an evening session from 6:00 to 9:00 PM after the daytime session.
It presents Egypt’s long history as one story, followed by a purpose-designed, quiet and respectful presentation of the royal mummies.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
- Sunday — 09:00 – 17:00
Monday — 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday — 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday — 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday — 09:00 – 17:00
Friday — 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday — 09:00 – 17:00 - Payment
- Card · Cash
- Amenities
- Toilets · Parking · Guides
| Tickets | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian | 90 | 2026-09-06 |
| Egyptian student | 45 | 2026-09-06 |
| Foreign | 550 | 2026-09-06 |
| Foreign student | 300 | 2026-09-06 |
Highlights
- The Royal Mummies Hall
- The central Egyptian Civilisation gallery
- The setting beside Ain Al-Sira Lake and Fustat
Tips from the visit
- See the central gallery before the mummies.
- Friday offers a second evening session from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
- Combine it with Old Cairo or Fustat.
Worth knowing
- On Friday there is a break from 5:00 to 6:00 PM between sessions.
- Photography and guiding inside the Royal Mummies Hall are subject to special rules.
Location & getting there
Al-Fustat Road, Ain Al-Sira, Old Cairo, Cairo
Nearest landmark: بحيرة عين الصيرة
Nearest metro: مار جرجس
By car, head to Fustat and Ain Al-Sira Lake. By metro, use Mar Girgis station and complete the trip with a short taxi ride.
30.0069, 31.2519
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