Highlights of the collection
The star is the Tutankhamun gallery, with the famous gold burial mask and treasures from his tomb. The royal mummies, the statues and the everyday objects bring ancient Egypt to life.
Tickets and tours
A guided tour with an Egyptologist is the best way to navigate the dense collection and skip the ticket queue. Combo tours pair the museum with the Giza pyramids in one day.
Tips
- Go with a guide to find the highlights quickly
- Allow 2 to 3 hours for the main galleries
- Check photo rules, some galleries need a photo ticket
- Pair it with the pyramids for the full story
See the treasures of Tutankhamun
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Frequently asked questions
The museum holds the treasures of Tutankhamun including his gold mask, royal mummies, statues, jewellery and thousands of artifacts spanning ancient Egyptian history. A guide helps you find the highlights in the huge collection.
Two to three hours covers the main highlights on a guided tour. Enthusiasts could easily spend half a day among the galleries.
Yes, and it is the most popular full day in Cairo. Most combo tours visit the Giza pyramids in the morning and the Egyptian Museum after lunch, so you see the monuments then the treasures found in the tombs.
