{"id":125556,"date":"2025-10-08T10:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nawy.com\/blog?p=125556"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:30:28","slug":"best-museums-in-cairo-others-in-egypt-maps-fees-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nawy.com\/blog\/125556-best-museums-in-cairo-others-in-egypt-maps-fees-included","title":{"rendered":"Best Museums in Cairo & Others in Egypt (Maps & Fees Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s undeniable that you have heard about the long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on November 1st. Perhaps that made you excited to visit this museum and the other best museums in Cairo and Egypt. This is why, in this article, we will help you plan your next visit.<\/p>\n

Throughout this comprehensive guide, you will get to know all about the best museums in Cairo and other cities in Egypt as well.<\/span> Also, you will be able to know their details, fees, and locations, so you can easily plan your visit.<\/p>\n

So, set back, and get ready to plan a mesmerizing museum visit all around Egypt!<\/p>\n

Museums in Cairo\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Museums in Egypt\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Museums in Egypt: A Long Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This article is going mainly to tackle the best museums in Cairo and other museums all around Egypt. But why Cairo specifically?<\/p>\n

Cairo is one of the oldest cities in Egypt. It has stories and history-long monuments, not just museums. Also, the city has witnessed different historical eras and dynasties.<\/p>\n

Also, Cairo hosts most of Egypt’s museums. It is especially a significant host with the latest addition to its list with the soon opening of Grand Egyptian Museum. This is why, in this article, we’ll be focusing mainly on following Cairo’s museums, then taking a glimpse at other museums in Egypt.<\/p>\n

Best Museums in Cairo\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The list of the best museums in Cairo includes the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)<\/li>\n
  2. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)<\/li>\n
  3. Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC)<\/li>\n
  4. Abdeen Palace Museum<\/li>\n
  5. Manial Palace Museum<\/li>\n
  6. Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Coptic Museum<\/li>\n
  8. Gayer Anderson Museum<\/li>\n
  9. Egyptian Air Force Museum<\/li>\n
  10. Agricultural Museum<\/li>\n
  11. Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also, it should be noted that these museums welcome visitors of all ages, and children under 6 years are free of charge.<\/p>\n

    Now, let us talk about each of them in a bit of detail.<\/p>\n

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    Cairo Museums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    1. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    First and foremost, the one that has been taking the hype lately, the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is expected to be one of the best museums in Cairo. It should be noted that the museum started operating and closed its doors on October 15th in preparation for the grand soft opening that took place on November 1st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The opening ceremony was a mystical event that was streamed and watched all over the world. It was hosted by the well-known Egyptian actress, Sherihan, alongside a group of young, well-known faces. Also, the Cairo Celebration Choir performed an aorchestral piece under the supervision fo Nayer Naguie.<\/p>\n

    Also, the Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to be one of the major landmarks in the west of Cairo, on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, close to many upscale compounds, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n