In the heart of Fustat District, you have a date with the past. Live a time from the Predynastic era till the period of historical Coptic Egypt and the vibrant architectural monuments of the Islamic era. That will be your tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Once you first step on the way to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, wandering amid the Fustat area, you will be in a time gap to the historical times.

You will find yourself surrounded by colorful historical architecture. Enjoy a unique ancient style, and impressed by the Mashrabiyas, Pendants, and other charming details in each building.

“Golavita tour guide accompanies you while narrating for you each historical detail that happened at each inch your feet touch or your eyes see. That is how you feel, as if history comes to life again in Fustat, taking you to its exciting events.”

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Exhibits

Once arriving at The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a historical gate opens. You will find yourself in the heart of the Predynastic era in the pharaonic Civilization.

You will go back to more than 7000 years ago seeing their used tools of their daily life. All the artifacts are in the best condition and their colors and decorations are still vibrant.

Then to the hall of the mummification. There, the lightning and decorations take you to the pharaonic tombs. Get to know each detail of the secret mummification places of the pharaohs. You will see each hidden point of the mummification operation and the way of covering the mummified bodies.

After living this event as if the pharaohs’ priests call you to their secrets, you will be on a date with the pharaonic mummified kings and queens themselves.

You will find the Mummy Hall, which contains 22 royal mummies and 17 royal treasured coffins. The mummies date back to the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties. There are 18 mummies of kings and four mummies of queens.

Halls shine with colorful, dazzling artifacts from different eras. Each antique has a story to tell that takes you to a specific era.

The whole life of each era will be completely in front of you, including daily life tools and unique tools used in special events, including; pottery, wood, textiles, ornaments, and clothes worn by their owners in these historical eras, while you feel as if they are everywhere as a result of seeing all of these details.

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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Location

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is located in the heart of the historic city of Fustat in the Old Cairo district. The Fustat area is where the Pharaohs settled and made it a place for a large city, and then the Babylonians settled there when they landed in Egypt.

Then the Romans made it a headquarters for their defense, with which they would connect Lower and Lower Egypt and repel from it every external aggressor against Egypt. After that, the Jews, Christians and Muslims took it as a place to perform their rituals as well. It was also the first capital of Egypt under Islamic rule.

The museum’s location is also distinguished by the fact that it contains a rare natural lake, Ain Al-Sira Lake, which is the only remaining lake in Cairo after the disappearance of many lakes.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Tours

We at Golavita can tailor for you a tour to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. With the accompaniment of this special Egyptologist, you will relish an unforgettable trip in the heart of the eras, creating your best life memories. 

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Opening Hours 

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM, 6–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM