National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

Mary★★★★★★★★★★5.03 months ago

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is honestly a masterpiece and one of the best museums I’ve visited in Egypt. What makes it special is that it doesn’t focus on just one era; you get to see artifacts from multiple historical periods, which makes the visit feel rich, educational and never boring. Everything is well organized and easy to follow, so you actually enjoy learning as you walk through. The Royal Mummies Hall was on a completely different level. The atmosphere there is intense, powerful and full of presence. It has a real sense of awe and respect, and it genuinely gives you chills. Very impressive and unforgettable. (I wished I could take photos, but photography is not allowed to help preserve the mummies wish is totally understandable) The museum’s location is also a huge plus. It overlooks Fustat Lake, and the view is stunning. Sitting there with the lake, the open sky and birds flying around makes the experience even more special and peaceful. We enjoyed the little show during the visit c: it was a nice surprise and added a fun touch to the experience. The people running the show were extremely friendly. Overall, it’s a beautiful museum and absolutely worth visiting!

Ahmed Assem★★★★★★★★★★5.0a week ago

Great place with plenty of pieces displayed inside it. The best part of the museum is the mummy room, it contain 20 well maintained mummy. Unfortunatly, taking pictures in the mummy room is strickly porhibited. The ticket cost 90 EGY LE for egyptian and 550 EGY LE for non egyptian. You can rent a headphones for the discription of the mummys against extra charge 50 EGY LE for egyptian and 150 for non egyptian Parking is available at cost of 50 EGY LE for a private car.

Priyadharshini V★★★★★★★★★★4.04 weeks ago

We visited this museum only because the Royal Mummies are kept here. It's a small museum, they accept cash. Centralized AC, maintained well but really small compared to GEM. The mummies are kept in the basement which is light and temperature controlled. Mummies photos are not allowed. People monitor and if they spot you taking photo, they will confiscate your phone, delete the photo and then give back. So, better not to take photos and follow the rules. There is a reason , photos aren't allowed. Lot of people were clicking photos and they get caught. Please respect the rules. So many royal mummies and seeing them up close is an experience in itself. Definitely worth the visit if you would like to see the mummies. Rest of the artifacts, we saw , but nothing worth remembering. The cafe inside is expensive and food is average.

Roxanna Ri★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

If you want to see some of the best-preserved kings and queens of ancient Egypt in the form of mummies, this is the place to visit. The collection was truly fascinating and offered a unique look into ancient history. Photography of the mummies was forbidden, so I can only share photos from the rest of the museum. One thing we really appreciated was that the museum provided free lockers, which was very convenient for storing our carry-ons on the way to the airport. We also joined a museum-provided guided tour led by a very knowledgeable and well-educated guide who shared a lot of valuable information about the artifacts and their history.

Emre Ç.★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

I feel lucky to have seen the mummies — and that is exactly what sets this museum apart from the others. It is a truly unique experience. One thing to keep in mind: photography of the mummies is not allowed. Still, I think this place is absolutely worth a visit just for that.