The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo – in Arabic المتحف القومي للحضارة المصرية – is a new city museum dedicated to the entire history of Egypt, not just the Pharaonic era.
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History and Description
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is located in Fustat, in the area known as Old Cairo.
It was officially inaugurated in 2021.
It covers all periods of Egyptian civilization, from prehistoric times to the modern era.
The exhibition is organized thematically and chronologically, covering not only the Pharaonic period but also the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and contemporary eras.
Its main attraction is undoubtedly the Royal Mummies Hall, where 22 mummies of pharaohs and queens have been displayed since 2021, transferred from the Egyptian Museum (or Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) during a celebrated parade.
Video
Here is a short video published on the museum’s official YouTube channel, featuring the so-called “Royal Parade” of April 3, 2021:
This is a more detailed video that presents and describes the NMEC:
Brochure
For more in-depth information, you can download this PDF brochure curated by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Address and Map
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – El-Fustat Road, Ein Elsira, Old Cairo, Cairo Governatorate 4245001, Egypt
Nearest metro station: Mar Gerges
Contacts
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
Phone: (+20 2) 25255588
Email: info@nmec.gov.eg
Director: Prof. Dr. El Tayeb
Opening Hours
Opening hours of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo:
- Daily, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Fridays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm– 9:00 pm
- During Ramadan, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ticket office closes one hour before closing time
The recommended duration for a visit is about 3 hours.
Ticket Price
2025 admission ticket prices, which vary according to citizenship.
EGYPTIAN CITIZENS
- Adult Ticket, EGP 90
- Student Ticket, EGP 45
ARAB VISITORS
- Adult Ticket, EGP 550
- Student Ticket, EGP 300
FOREIGN VISITORS
- Adult Ticket, EGP 550
- Student Ticket, EGP 300
- Free Ticket: children aged 0-5
- Video Recording Ticket, EGP 300
(for personal use – for other uses, write to emcregistrars@gmail.com)
Last update: 14 July 2025
Tickets
Tickets to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) can be purchased online via this convenient availability calendar from GetYourGuide:
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the scheduled entry time
Skip-the-line tickets are also available on Tiqets, although at a slightly higher price ($20.47).
Guided Tours
Various types of guided tours are also available on GetYourGuide, for the NMEC alone or in combination with other museums and attractions in Cairo and/or Giza (Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Bazaar, Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza…):
Books
We highlight the following two books (in English) about the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, available online on Amazon:
NMEC: Daily Life & Royal Mummies
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization
by Kyrllos Eskandar
Self-published (2024)
152 pages
Highlights of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo
by Zahi Hawass
The American University in Cairo Press (2026)
304 pages
Nearby Hotels
» Discover the best hotels in Cairo near the NMEC (Old Cairo) on Booking.com
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Top photo: entrance of the NMEC, Cairo, Egypt.
Original title: Main entrance of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in el-Fustat, Cairo.
By Roland Unger via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)