THE 10 BEST Cairo History Museums
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- cdandoyGilbert, AZ923 contributionsAbsolutely enjoyed. Had a guide who helped explain everything to me in more detail. There are arrows showing you the chronological order to view the artifacts. The Royal Mummies Hall is worth the visit as well.Written March 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- uu333Nigeria4 contributionsWell maintained, friendly staff and interesting things to see at the palace. If going with kids, carry some light sbacks and a few drinks. Dont forget your camera.Written December 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RahbarAtlanta, GA180 contributionsDecent collection of Islamic art, related to various dynasties that ruled Egypt. A good museum to browse in 1-2 hours time.Written August 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- R B2 contributionsA beautiful building with 4 museums, many artefacts and places to sit and admire the palace, BUT your entrance fee does not allow you to see the inside as shown on their website!
Only 4 stars as you can't go inside the actual Palace without a pre-arranged tour operator, which is not run frequently. So I was disappointed as the palace inside looks breathtakingly opulent.Written January 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LisarixLondon, UK83 contributionsWe had a fantastic day out with Barsoum, he was extremely knowledgeable on events on history providing us with detailed information about the pyramids, museum focus pieces and dynasties while telling the story of the families, politics and even some jokes! Lunch was at a nice place over looking the Nile (you can order beer) but we were the only people in there - would have been better to go somewhere with more locals or travelers. Also everywhere wants non Egyptian pounds!!!! So take a big stack of small notes- eg USD, GBP, Euro, etc. as tipping is expected. Be wary of the camel rides at Giza too… it was our first day and we were a bit naieve- ended up paying £35 pp (4 of us) but got a “free” headscarf. In hindsight $10-20 USD seems to be the right price for 30 min ride- oh well we provided a local stimulus package and did get great photos…Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Douglas KMadison, WI168 contributionsMost of the reviews of this museum are by people who were visiting the Egyptian Museum. King Tut - Egyptian Museum. Mummies- Egyptian Museum. Most of the photos are of The Egyptian Museum. Photo of the hours and prices for the Egyptian Museum, you guessed it, The Egyptian Museum, not the National Geographic Museum.
How can so many people be so clueless? This is very sad.Written February 20, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michael HQueensland, Australia7 contributionsI really liked this place, it was a very local experience. From what I saw, it would appear these guys do a lot of made to order sales. I thought there would be more items for sale that were on display. I say that because when I went into what was like an office to pay, there were more items on shelves, also for sale. Everything is Egyptian LE. I definitely recommend a visit especially if you are wanting to make a purchase, knowing that it is hand made on the premises and even be able to see the people create their work.Written November 22, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alice RHobart, Australia8,217 contributionsWe only got to stop here briefly before we were asked to move on, but a very poignant memorial and well guarded.Written March 11, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ManalCairo, Egypt8 contributionsNice but could be bigger than this. Video room was not working. The group before was so noisy and no one cared to tell them to lower their voice. We are in a museum after all.Written June 21, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Roger SBexhill-on-Sea, UK27 contributionsWe were initially disappointed since the museum is primarily of horse drawn carriages, several made in UK. Only one chariot was on display. The display is well presented and extremely interesting but not as advertised. We give it 5 stars for what is on show, but beware they ate not chariots.Written December 5, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Catherine SBolton, UK10,491 contributionsFrom Salah el Din square we set off along Mohamed Karim street and found Taz Palace to our left on the corner of Al Soufeya street. Surprised to find that entrance is free, although we had to leave ID cards at the entrance!
It’s a huge Mamluk palace built in 1352AD with an intriguing history, now used as an exhibition centre and houses the Antiquities offices. Apart from the odd cleaning ladies the place was deserted. An sprawling area with a series of stairways leading to different areas and onto the roof. From the roof are views of the area, you can see the minarets of Sultan Hassan and Al Rafaai, the Citadel, minaret of Ibn Tulun, and in the distance the iconic Nile Ritz Carlton hotel on Tahrir Square.
Descending we found the balcony with its wonky chandeliers overlooking the central courtyard with its towering palm trees. There’s a hamman area with natural light shining through coloured glass. One can only imagine the splendour of the palace in its heyday. Many rooms are closed and locked but this does not detract from the immense size of the palace.
We even found clean and functioning toilets tucked away in a quiet corner!Written October 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Aiman_MadanyAswan48 contributionsQasr Al-Gawhara is a palace lie inside the walls of Saladin citadel in Cairo. this palace was built to be the main chair of Mohamed Ali pasha the ruler of Egypt ( 1805-1848 ).
The palace has been built 1814, and stay the throne of the ruler from ( 1814-1860 ) when the khdive Ismail pasha the grandson of Mohamed Ali pasha, move the main chair to down town after he built Qasr Abdeen ( Abdeen palace ) beside Tahrer square.Written September 15, 2012This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Stephen NHong Kong, China338 contributionsHave been in Egyptian Museum three times already. We normally paid a visit to this museum after our Red Sea Scuba diving from Hurghada. The museum is pretty old but the historical relics are very very rich, we learnt a lot about old Egypt from this museum. A must go place when you visit Cairo.Written December 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairo
- These places are best for history museums in Cairo:
- Museum of Islamic Arts
- Manial Palace Museum
- Abdeen Palace Museum
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
- Umm Kolthoum Museum
- These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Cairo:See more history museums for groups in Cairo on Tripadvisor
- These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Cairo:
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
- Museum of Islamic Arts
- Manial Palace Museum
- Abdeen Palace Museum
- Umm Kolthoum Museum