🏛️ National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

If you're in Cairo and want to dive deeper into Egypt's incredible past beyond the pyramids, make time for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) — a modern, beautifully curated space that tells the story of Egypt from prehistory to today.

📍Quick Facts for Visitors

🕘 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Entrance Fee: 500 EGP (Payable by cash or credit card)
🪪 Bring a valid ID (Passport or national ID may be requested at entry)
⏳ Recommended Time: 1 hour is enough to explore comfortably

⚠️ Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM sharp, and after that, all exhibition areas shut down — so aim to arrive before 4:00 PM latest for a proper experience.

🔍 Highlights

• The Royal Mummies Hall – home to real preserved pharaohs, including Ramses II
• Chronological galleries covering prehistoric, pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Islamic, and modern eras
• Interactive displays and elegant layout — ideal for both casual visitors and history lovers

🚫 Photography Note

📷 Photography is not allowed in certain areas, especially where the royal mummies are preserved. Staff members will remind you — please follow museum rules respectfully.

🚕 How to Combine with the Pyramids

You can easily visit both Giza Pyramids and NMEC in the same day.

🚕 Taxi from Giza Pyramids to NMEC: approx. 190 EGP
Best to do Pyramids in the morning preferably 9am - 12 noon, then NMEC in the late afternoon preferably 2pm-4pm.

📝 Pro Tips

• Bring water and light snacks (none sold inside)
• Wear comfortable shoes — the museum is spacious
• Solo travelers can easily navigate the museum without a guide

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