The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

• 16 / 5 / 2023

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is considered Egypt's most essential and famous museum. It is not only the oldest archaeological museum in Egypt but also in the Middle East. houses the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. It houses over 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display. 

The museum is special because it shows everything about the history of Egypt, especially the old things from when the pharaohs and Greeks lived. On the bottom floor, there are big and heavy things, like giant statues in the middle of the room.

The NMEC is different from the old Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the Grand Egyptian Museum because it has things from all of Egypt's history, not just the really old stuff like the other museums do.

Photography is generally allowed in most areas of the museum, but there may be restrictions on using flash photography or taking pictures of certain artifacts. It's best to ask museum staff for guidance regarding photography rules.

Autumn and spring are ideal for visiting Egypt, with mild weather and fewer crowds at tourist sites.

The Mummies Room, which contains over 25 mummies from various Pharaohs and eras of Ancient Egyptian history, is one of the most visited rooms in the museum. The King Tutankhamun mummy, displayed in a glass case, is the room's focal point. The mummies of Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut are also on display for visitors to view.