The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Museum Gallery
4.5 (49185 reviews)
Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt
+20 2 25796948
Did You Know?
Artifact Collection
The Egyptian Museum boasts a collection of over 120,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, making it the largest collection in the world.
Pharaoh's Treasure
The museum houses the complete treasure of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, including his iconic gold burial mask, a symbol of ancient Egypt.
Museum Building
The Egyptian Museum was built in 1901 and is located in Tahrir Square, Cairo.
Largest Museum
The Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in Africa, showcasing the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt.
Highlights from Reviews
• vast collection
Houses the most extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities anywhere on the planet.
• Tutankhamun treasures
The golden death mask alone is worth the visit—it is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship.
• historic charm
The museum has a unique historic charm and offers a glimpse into the early days of studying Egypt’s past.
• impressive structure
Beautiful architecture of the building itself in and out.
• amazing artifacts
Filled with amazing statues and artifacts.