Alexandria National Museum
Alexandria National Museum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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More than 1800 archaeological pieces are exhibited chronologically from one floor to the next: the basement is devoted to Prehistoric and Pharonic times; first floor to the Graeco-Roman period; second floor to the Coptic and Islamic era that highlights artifacts raised during recent underwater excavations.
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,840 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
The first obstacle to enter this museum is you can not pay for the 180 EGP ticket with cash! You need a Master or Visa card both American owned businesses. The ticket price is 9 times higher than for locals.
The collection of the museum is interesting, but very limited compared to museums in Cairo. Just one sarcophagus in the basement, few pieces from the Hellenistic-Roman period and the heydays of Alexandria. Hope they will expand the collection with Alexandria specific items and information.
The collection of the museum is interesting, but very limited compared to museums in Cairo. Just one sarcophagus in the basement, few pieces from the Hellenistic-Roman period and the heydays of Alexandria. Hope they will expand the collection with Alexandria specific items and information.
Written April 22, 2024
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Marvin G
Ogdensburg, NY1,493 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The Alexandria National Museum is housed in an Italianate villa and contains around 1,800 artifacts that narrate the story of Alexandria and Egypt. Most of these pieces came from other Egyptian museums. The museum mainly focuses on three collections spread over three floors: period of the Pharaohs, the Hellenistic and Roman period, and the ancient Egyptian, Coptic, and Muslim world
Written July 10, 2023
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World Prof
Buffalo Grove, IL187 contributions
Feb 2023
This museum is small but well-done on three levels covering three eras of Egyptian history. There is a small selection of artefacts including jewelry, pottery, artwork, statues, etc. Nothing here will wow you, but it is worth a visit. An elevator is available, but a little hard to find.
Written February 27, 2023
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Joanne
Edmonton, Canada3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
There were many sculptures there which were created on a smaller scale. This was I could view them from closer up and appreciate the fine details. Short videos showed how some pieces had been rescued from underwater. Tourists must pay with a USD credit card. No EGP or cash in other currencies is accepted.
Written August 15, 2024
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quekl
Singapore, Singapore199 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This museum is definitely a must-go if you are in Alexandria.
The pieces found in there are beautiful- focus on the art form, rather than just a piece excavated that one probably sees in Luxor or Egyptian museums.
There is also a small collection of jewellery from the royalty in this museum.
And there is also a piece just like what one might see in Sistine Church in Rome.
I feel it’s definitely worth a visit!
The pieces found in there are beautiful- focus on the art form, rather than just a piece excavated that one probably sees in Luxor or Egyptian museums.
There is also a small collection of jewellery from the royalty in this museum.
And there is also a piece just like what one might see in Sistine Church in Rome.
I feel it’s definitely worth a visit!
Written August 26, 2024
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RodHarris
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We walked to this small out of the way museum housed in a former grand residence of Alexandria. The walk itself was engaging and interesting as we made our way through the backstreets. On arrival, the museum presents as a magnificent old home.
Inside, a wonderful collection through the history of Alexandria is presented with English descriptions. The grounds are equally interesting with marbles and sarcophagus. This is a must see.
Inside, a wonderful collection through the history of Alexandria is presented with English descriptions. The grounds are equally interesting with marbles and sarcophagus. This is a must see.
Written January 18, 2020
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John K
Perth, Australia331 contributions
Oct 2019
Fascinating collection of ancient pieces. Really is worth a visit and a good two hour stay if you are with a good tour guide as we were. Hassan from Bunniks really brought this museums displays to life for us. Very memorable.
Written January 15, 2020
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Patrick H
The Entrance, Australia220 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Egypt can be a chaotic country, but this was sure up there. After taking some time to walk, we were sweaty and expecting a nice cool environment... no such luck. Just as we sat and cooled off, and started to get to grips with the impressive collection... the power went out. We got out the phone torches, expecting to have some lights back soon... instead we were told it would be 1hr. Surely such an extended break, which seemed to be connected with some internal work around the tomb exhibit, could be timed outside of visiting hours?
Written October 7, 2023
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Amirashuman
Kuwait City, Kuwait297 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
The musem has a lot of ancient artifacts including: Ancient Egyptian, Coptic-Islamic and Greek-Roman.
we really enjoyed all the displayed pieces and I do advise all of you whom love history and arts to visit it.
we really enjoyed all the displayed pieces and I do advise all of you whom love history and arts to visit it.
Written July 23, 2019
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EgyptianGoddess
Alexandria, Egypt1,014 contributions
Located at the beginning of Fouad Street, this Museum is fairly easy to get to.
Entrance fees:
Tourists: 30 LE
Tourist students: 15 LE
Egyptians : 2LE
Egyptian Students: 1LE
The museum is situated in an old villa - which is worth a look in it's own right. The carved wooden panels and the fireplaces give a hint of the grandeur that was. The museum is divided into 3 main floors. Entrance is at the ground floor into the Graeco-Roman Collection, The Pharaonic collection is on the basement floor with a 'tomb' reproduction in the cellar. The upper floor is dedicated to Islamic and Coptic artefacts.
The division into the separate floors is nice - and enables visitors to see different periods set together. The majority of the pieces are well lit but it can be a bit difficult to read the labels due to the light. The floor plan is a bit confusing, I was never sure if I was still in the museum or if I had wandered off into administrative areas. Cameras are allowed in this museum - although the dim lighting may make it hard to get decent photographs.
There are toilets and a small souvenir shop inside the museum.
Entrance fees:
Tourists: 30 LE
Tourist students: 15 LE
Egyptians : 2LE
Egyptian Students: 1LE
The museum is situated in an old villa - which is worth a look in it's own right. The carved wooden panels and the fireplaces give a hint of the grandeur that was. The museum is divided into 3 main floors. Entrance is at the ground floor into the Graeco-Roman Collection, The Pharaonic collection is on the basement floor with a 'tomb' reproduction in the cellar. The upper floor is dedicated to Islamic and Coptic artefacts.
The division into the separate floors is nice - and enables visitors to see different periods set together. The majority of the pieces are well lit but it can be a bit difficult to read the labels due to the light. The floor plan is a bit confusing, I was never sure if I was still in the museum or if I had wandered off into administrative areas. Cameras are allowed in this museum - although the dim lighting may make it hard to get decent photographs.
There are toilets and a small souvenir shop inside the museum.
Written January 11, 2008
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How many days are enough for Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor individually?
Written August 16, 2018
A lot depends on your interests, I visited the Giza pyramids three times over a couple days, plus enjoyed several of the other pyramids in the vicinity. You could probably spend 2 or 3 days just in the National Museum and not see it all, With a guide, I was there for over 5 hours and in retrospect, wish I would have returned. There are other museums in Cairo if you are into them. Luxor has a lot! 2 or 3 days is marginally sufficient to see the main things, and a few of the lesser ones. I suggest a run up to the Ramses II temple (1/2 day) It is remarkable. Spending time on the Nile, whether it is a couple days cruise or a sunset cruise is nice, With the Sahara to the west, the sunsets can be stunning!
Written August 17, 2018
Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm,
Fridays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm,
and Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Written October 21, 2017
Dear Nijma , the adress of Alexandria museum is 110 EL Horreya Rd. Ramle station.
+2034835519.
All the egyptian in Alexandria know his place. If u go by taxi or bus give him the adress and he will drop u there.
Good luck and enjoy your visit!
sincerly
Jean- Louis
Written January 12, 2015
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