Founded in 1858 by the great French archaeologist Auguste Mariette, who was buried in the museum grounds. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities contains the world's greatest collection of Pharaonic art and artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamen (pictured).
Tahrir Square
Hours: Saturday to Thursday 9.00am-4.00pm, Friday 9.00am-11.15am/1.30-4.00pm
Ramadan Hours: Daily 9.00am-11.15am/1.30-3.00pm
Admission: fees apply; there are special fees for students
Camera Permit: L.E. 10.00 (flashes and tripods prohibited)
The museum exhibits village crafts, costumes, equipment and other items are on display.
109 Kasr El Aini
(just south of the American University campus)
Tel: 3545350
Hours: Daily except Friday and official holidays 9.00am-1.00pm
Admission: Free
Housed in a traditional Islamic house, this museum contains an exhibition of applied arts from the Pharaonic period to the present day, including textiles, ceramics, batik, glassware, silk-screening, etc. The work of eminent modern Egyptian craftsmen, including textiles by Kamis Shehata, pottery by Kamal Ebeid and sculpture by Anwar Abdel Mawla is also featured.
Harret Monge
(just south of Saneyya Secondary School for Girls)
Tel: 938565
Hours: Daily except Friday 9.00am-2.00pm
The tomb and personal belongings of the Egyptian nationalist leader are on display here.
Midan Salahud'din
Tel: 919943
Hours: Daily 9.00am-1.00pm