Get to Know the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Among the prestigious art collections on Egyptian soil, Egypt's Civilization Museum is a modern masterpiece.

Among the prestigious art collections on Egyptian soil, Egypt's Civilization Museum is a modern masterpiece. Split between six campuses—the collection houses works by Ancient Egyptian artists and countless Old Masters.

The modern museum is also home to thousands of precious antiquities which offer insight into ancient life.

It's worth mentioning that the exhibition spaces are being designed by renowned Japanese architect Arata Isozaki.

What do you know about Egypt's Civilization Museum? Scroll down to learn more.

The first veritable museum of civilization in North Africa, Egypt's Civilization Museum is located on the archaeological and historical site of El-Fustat in Old Islamic Cairo, overlooking the natural Ain El-Seera Lake. The modern museum was designed by the Egyptian creative architect El Ghazzali Kosseiba.

In fact, Egypt's Civilization Museum is one of the largest museums of civilization in the Middle East,  according to domestic and international reports.

It's worth mentioning that the exhibition spaces are being designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki.

The NMEC showcases Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day, using a multidisciplinary approach that highlights the country’s tangible and intangible heritage.

According to Egyptian authorities, the entire Museum’s collections will be displayed in a core permanent exhibition of the principal achievements of Egyptian civilization, with six thematic galleries covering the Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking and the Gallery of Royal Mummies.

Moreover, the Museum features generous temporary exhibition spaces, an auditorium and an education and research centre, as well as an exhibition on the development of the modern city of Cairo.

It acts as a venue for a variety of events, including film screenings, conferences, lectures and cultural activities and will target broad local, national and international audiences.

It's worth noting that the museum was officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Ticket prices for the NMEC are pided as follows:

LE200 for foreigners.

LE100 for foreign students.

LE60 for Egyptian citizens.

LE30 for Egyptian students.

Parking prices at the museum are as follows:

LE30 for private cars.

LE40 for coasters.

LE50 pounds for buses.

The official website of the museum is https://nmec.gov.eg/.