Cairo Attractions
Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
With over 100,000 artefacts in 107 halls, the Egyptian Museum
provides days of exploration. Inside are treasures from ancient
Egypt, including priceless finery taken from ancient royal tombs,
and one of the museum’s masterpieces, the statue of
Khafre (Chephren). The most popular attraction is the Tutankhamun
Gallery where exquisite treasures from the tomb of the Boy King are
displayed, including the famous solid gold death mask. Another top
attraction is the Royal Mummy Room containing mummies of some of
the most powerful Pharaohs in Egypt dating from the 18th to the
20th Dynasties.
Address: Mariette Pasha Street, Tahrir Square;
Website: www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg;
Telephone: (0)2 579 6974 or 579 6948;
Opening time: Daily 9am to 6pm;
Admission: LE 20 (adults); LE10 (children). Concessions available
