The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Cairo, Egypt • Museum

Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001, Egypt

4.7 / 5Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMVisit budget $8.4

Visit highlights

Expect a museum experience shaped by the atmosphere of Cairo.

Travelers rate this stop around 4.7 out of 5, so it is one of the stronger picks in the area.

Opening guidance currently shows: Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Plan for exhibits, slower pacing, and some time indoors.

How to reach

Use Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001, Egypt as your map destination when navigating inside Cairo.

Ride-share or public transport usually works best for the final approach.

Aim to arrive earlier in the day so entry queues and slower exhibit pacing do not compress the rest of your plan.

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