The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

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If you want to add a cultural experience to your 2025, here’s an updated list of schedules and ticket prices for some of the most important and astonishing museums in Cairo for 2025. These museums encapsulate the rich and diverse history of Egypt, built over thousands of years, and are definitely worth a visit. Get to know Egyptian history and culture with these captivating 10 places.

The Egyptian Museum

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The museum is the classic standard for viewing ancient Egyptian history, especially with its easy location in Tahrir, which is super convenient for quick visits and drop-bys. The museum is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. The ticket is EGP 30 for Egyptians, EGP 10 for Egyptian students, EGP 450 for foreigners and EGP 230 for foreign students. 

Museum of Islamic Art

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For Islamic arts enthusiasts, the museum holds over 100,000 stunning pieces from various periods in Islamic history. It is located in Downtown and is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. The ticket prices are EGP 20 for Egyptians, EGP 10 for Egyptian students, EGP 270 for foreigners and EGP 140 for foreign students.

The Coptic Museum

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The museum holds a mesmerising collection of ancient Egyptian Christian history in its 1908 marvellous building. It is located in Mari Gerges and is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. The tickets are priced at EGP 20 for Egyptians, EGP 10 for Egyptian students, EGP 230 for foreigners, and EGP 120 for foreign students.

Prince Mohamed Ali Palace

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For viewing spectacular architecture and interiors from the Ottoman era, the palace of Prince Mohamed Ali in Manial is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. The entry fees are priced at EGP 20 for Egyptians, EGP 5 for Egyptian students, EGP 180 for foreigners, and EGP 90 for foreign students.

Cairo International Airport Museum

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To get a quick overview of Egyptian history and culture, this museum is located within the Cairo International Airport and is open 24 hours a day for visitors. The ticket prices are EGP 25 for Egyptians and USD 5 for foreigners.

Royal Carriages Museum

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Located next to Maspero metro station, the Royal Carriages Museum holds tons of carriages and artefacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is open from 9 AM to 5 PM, and the entry fees are EGP 30 for Egyptians, EGP 10 for Egyptian students, EGP 240 for foreigners, and EGP 120 for foreign students.

Rokn Farouk Museum

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For a tour of the royal life of King Farouk, the museum is located on Nile Corniche in Helwan and is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. The ticket prices are EGP 20 for Egyptians, EGP 10 for Egyptian students, EGP 100 for foreigners, and EGP 50 for foreign students.

Gayer-Anderson Museum

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Located next to Ibn Tolon Mosque in El-Sayeda Zainab, the Gayer-Anderson Museum is an astonishing historical house. The museum is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. The entry fees are EGP 10 for Egyptians, EGP 5 for Egyptian students, EGP 60 for foreigners, and EGP 30 for foreign students.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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For a more comprehensive and detailed viewing of ancient Egyptian history, this spacious museum is located in El-Fustat. The museum is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with an additional period on Fridays from 6 PM to 9 PM. The ticket prices are EGP 80 for Egyptians, EGP 40 for Egyptian students, EGP 500 for foreigners, and EGP 250 for foreign students.

The Pyramids of Giza

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The updated pricelist for the amazing Pyramids of Giza is EGP 60 for Egyptians, EGP 30 for Egyptian students, EGP 540 for foreigners, and EGP 270 for foreign students. It’s open from 7 AM to 5 PM.