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Museums

Nubian Museum

December 31, 2021 by Brittani Mann

The history of Egypt is inextricably intertwined with the unique and distinct empire and civilization of the Nubians that inhabited lands both in the south of modern-day Egypt and in the north of modern-day Sudan. Ethnically Nubian pharaohs even ruled Egypt at various points, and many people living in southern Egypt today are proud of Nubian descent, especially […]

Filed Under: Aswan, Aswan Sites, Museums

Sharm el-Sheikh Museum 

December 29, 2021 by Brittani Mann

A new and impressive addition to Egypt’s museum scene has arrived with the opening of the Sharm el-Sheikh Museum, one of the first antiquities museums to be built on the Sinai Peninsula. The concept for this resort town museum was first conceived in 2006, but construction was only finalized and the museum opened to the public in late-2020. The various collections on display cover the entire span of Egyptian […]

Filed Under: Museums, Sinai

Possible Dates for GEM Opening Revealed

October 15, 2021 by Egypt Travel Blog

While the government of Egypt is still keeping plans for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum a well-guarded state secret, some hints as to their planning and thinking are starting to seep out. Over the summer, we reported that the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities wants to hold an elaborate multi-day ceremony to mark […]

Filed Under: All Cairo Area Museums, Home Top, Latest, Museums, News

Manial Palace Museum

July 6, 2021 by Brittani Mann

This often-overlooked gem is as much a piece of art as it is a museum. Located in downtown Cairo on Manial island, the palace was the estate of Prince Mohammed Ali Tawfik who designed and oversaw the construction of this palace turned monument between 1899 and 1929.   The prince envisioned the palace to be […]

Filed Under: All Cairo Area Museums, Culture, Museums

Royal Carriages Museum

June 22, 2021 by Brittani Mann

After a long restoration process, one of the oldest carriage museums in the world finally reopened its doors in late-2020. The museum was originally established during the reign of Khedive Ismail in the late-1800s before falling into decline. Restoration of the museum began in 2001, but with many delays it took until late-2020 to finally finish the […]

Filed Under: All Cairo Area Museums, Cairo, Culture, Museums

Abdeen Palace Museum

March 11, 2021 by Adair MacGregor

Often overlooked by tourists eager to explore the more famous ancient treasures of the pharaohs, Abdeen Palace Museum sits conveniently in the heart of downtown Cairo and offers visitors insight into the country’s more recent monarchy and its role in shaping the Egypt of today. Built in 1863 by an ensemble of Egyptian, Italian, French, and Turkish architects, this richly decorated palace became the seat of government for Khedive Isma’il Pasha in […]

Filed Under: All Cairo Area Museums, Cairo, Downtown Cairo Sites, Museums

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

March 11, 2021 by Adair MacGregor

Destined to become another major hub for museum-going tourists visiting Cairo, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the first museum devoted to the entirety of Egyptian history. The museum will showcase Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times all the way through the present day and will be the new permanent home of the nation’s famous royal mummy collection.  The NEMC complex is located overlooking a tranquil lake in the neighborhood of Fustat in Cairo, […]

Filed Under: All Cairo Area Museums, Cairo, Downtown Cairo Sites, Museums

Pet Mummies

December 29, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

We all know that the ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies of their loved ones with elaborate rituals and scientific rigor, whether they were a revered pharaoh or, if non-royal Egyptians could afford it, a beloved family member. But even in modern times, we can understand that human love and affection extend beyond just our […]

Filed Under: Culture, Downtown Cairo Sites, History, Latest, Museums, Neat Stuff

Fun Facts about the new Grand Egyptian Museum

September 8, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

When it is completed, the Grand Egyptian Museum just outside of Cairo on the Giza Plateau (and next door to the Pyramids) will not only be the new crown jewel of Egypt, but it will also be one of the largest, most modern, and most renowned museums in the entire world. For those interested in […]

Filed Under: Cairo, Giza, Latest, Museums, Neat Stuff, News

All About the Egyptian Museum

July 8, 2019 by Egypt Travel Blog

NOTE: This article is all about the Egyptian Museum located in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. For information about the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), you can find a summary in Fun Facts about the new Grand Egyptian Museum here on Egypt Travel Blog. For more extensive information on the GEM, check out www.GrandEgyptianMuseum.org. There […]

Filed Under: All Cairo Area Museums, Cairo, Culture, Downtown Cairo Sites, Evergreen Egypt Travel Advice, Museums, Old Egyptian Museum

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