Egyptian Museum – Page 19 The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, It is over 100 years old. It was inaugurated in 1902. The museum houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. It displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. More than 120,000 artifacts are on display. The highlight of the museum is King Tutankhamun's room where you can see his treasures, including his famous burial mask which weighs nearly 25 pounds and is solid gold.
Things to Know Before Touring the Egyptian Museum The museum isn’t air conditioned. Elevators are not available, so we will need to climb approximately 20 stairs to reach the exhibits. If you want to bring your camera inside the museum, you will have to buy a photography ticket for 50 LE. You will definitely be asked to present your ticket if they see you using a camera.) This, however, does not apply to cellphones! So, if you’re just using your cellphone to photograph, there’s no need to buy this extra ticket. Photography isn’t allowed inside Tutankhamun's room. Many of the artifacts are already being packed up and moved to the new “Grand Egyptian Museum.” Which is located right next to the pyramids. It was supposed to have opened in 2018, but it is more likely it will be opened in 2022 (there is no set date when it will be opened yet).