The Egyptian museum destination can’t be missed when you travel to Egypt, it’s one of the largest and most famous international museum designed by the French architect Marcel Dornun in 1835 but then it was removed to its current location (tahrer square) for any reason
Egyptian Museum Collections
the museum contains more than (120,000_150,000) antiques among them the pharaoh’s collections and treasures found in the king’s graves. If you are interested in discover the old Egyptian’s lifestyle all you have to do is visiting the Egyptian museum which most of our Egypt travel packages provide. Travel by time to expose pharaoh’s secrets From the simple tools used for cooking, farming and daily activities to the shiny golden royal artifacts, all will be found in the halls of the public museum. The museum involves pieces and items from prehistoric eras even before writing was discovered, the collection of Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertiti with all of her jewelry, golden bracelets and her famous head statue.
The Egyptian museum interior design
The museum introduces a fresh approach to showcasing its artifacts. For instance, the chambers and antiques are organized by subject. On the ground floor, you’ll find large statues, while the funeral pieces are displayed in historical sequence on the upper floor.
Moreover, the museum is filled with monuments and objects. You will be amazed by its interior design. The hall entrances resemble temple structures, so you’ll want to look in every direction to catch all the details.
The library and the mummies hall
The library inside the Egyptian Museum has been open since the museum’s inception. It spans two floors and features two reading halls and a publications store. It holds over 50,000 books on ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures. Additionally, it boasts one of the rarest collections of maps and portraits.
Upstairs, the mummies hall showcases mummies from the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Notable displays include Ramses II, Seti II, and the young Tutankhamun. You will also see Tutankhamun’s funeral jewelry, treasures, and the golden mask, which will captivate your senses.
This visit will leave you in awe of the Egyptians’ skill in preserving bodies for centuries. The first and second halls took two years to build. They are designed to resemble ancient tombs, with dim lighting enhancing the eerie atmosphere. One upper-floor room recently revealed 11 newly discovered corpses. Brace yourself—it can be quite chilling!
You can explore the museum on our Egypt tours. If you’re already in Egypt, check our Cairo day tours category for more options.
