Egyptian Museum

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Tahrir Square
Cairo Egypt
+20 2 579 6974
Open Hours9am-5pm daily
OverviewFounded in 1858 by French archeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-colored building was built in 1902 under Khedive Abbas II... more
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It is indeed a treasure trove, but a terribly disorganized one. As a former museum professional, I was horrified at the condition of the...more
Given the enormity of the collection the best bit of advice I can give is to hire one of the many guides that work at the museum. This...more
This magical place was built in the 19th century to house the wonders of ancient Egypt, but the collection quickly grew too large. The...more
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Nearby CitiesGiza, Egypt (3.9 miles) | Suez, Egypt (79.5 miles) | Port Said, Egypt (97.0 miles) | Ismailiyah, Egypt (69.8 miles)
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