The Old Egyptian Museum in Cairo At Tahrir Square

The original museumn in Cairo, which has been slightly upstaged by the new GEM, but dtill very much worth a visit. Should see you here for at least 2hrs, to see many of the main artefacts including the only statue from the first Kings tomb. Best to have a guide here, otherwise, you might miss a lot of information.

The artifacts are extremely rare but the museum was not at all well maintained. In searing summer there were no fans in many galleries. The display of rare items was also not of international standard. All in all I would prefer to visit one museum in Egypt. So, if you want to visit one and not see any 'Mummies', then this not the one. The Grand Egyptian Museum is better.

Museu bem localizado, no coração da cidade. Interessante e diversificado! Muitas obras para conhecer. Excelente passeio.

This was a fantastic tour. My Guide was Gogo and she was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be with. She helped to fill the gap in.my own knowledge of Egyptian history. Even though this is the old museum it was still filled with a lot of amazing items like the silver coffin. I would suggest you visit here before visiting the new museum.

The only true museum of ancient Egypt, that of auguste Mariette! What a pity it will soon disappear! It's not a museum, but rather the storage center for the largest number of Egyptian antiquities. Few explanations, a lot of dust, but what a collection and what an atmosphere of the past, that of Champollion, Maspero and Carter... A must-see for real enthusiasts, before it closes! The new museum is sadly too modern in comparaison!

We stopped by the Old Egyptian Museum in Cairo at the end of June 2025. While there are still some impressive artifacts to see, the museum feels like it's slowly being emptied out. The King Tut room now holds only a few items—most notably the famous gold mask and a couple of elaborate coffins. The lack of air conditioning throughout the building, and now including the Tut room, made the visit tough in the summer heat. Entry cost us 550 EGP, and considering what’s left on display, it might not feel like a great value for many visitors. If you're looking for a fuller experience, the Grand Egypti