Museums in Egypt map & data
There are 127 museums mapped in Egypt, spread over 19 regions. The most are in Cairo Governorate (37), Giza Governorate (31) and Alexandria Governorate (11). 87% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include متحف النوبة, المتحف اليونانى الرومانى and المتحف المصري الكبير.
Museums by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo Governorate | 37 | 29% |
| Giza Governorate | 31 | 24% |
| Alexandria Governorate | 11 | 8.7% |
| South Sinai Governorate | 10 | 7.9% |
| Aswan Governorate | 6 | 4.7% |
| Red Sea Governorate | 6 | 4.7% |
| Luxor Governate | 6 | 4.7% |
| Matrouh Governorate | 5 | 3.9% |
| Ismailia Governorate | 2 | 1.6% |
| Faiyum Governorate | 2 | 1.6% |
| Beheira Governorate | 2 | 1.6% |
| Port Said Governorate | 2 | 1.6% |
| New Valley Governorate | 1 | 0.8% |
| Suez Governorate | 1 | 0.8% |
| Beni Suef Governorate | 1 | 0.8% |
| Minya Governate | 1 | 0.8% |
| Qalyubia Governorate | 1 | 0.8% |
| Dakahlia Governorate | 1 | 0.8% |
| Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate | 1 | 0.8% |
Notable museums in Egypt
- متحف النوبةAswan Governorate · museum
- المتحف اليونانى الرومانىAlexandria Governorate · museum
- المتحف المصري الكبيرGiza Governorate · museum
- متحف رشيدBeheira Governorate · museum
- المتحف القبطىCairo Governorate · museum
- متحف العلمين العسكريMatrouh Governorate · museum
- متحف السويس القومىSuez Governorate · museum
- متحف بنى سويفBeni Suef Governorate · museum
- المتحف المفتوحLuxor Governate · museum
- Sand City MuseumRed Sea Governorate · museum
- متحف التمساحAswan Governorate · museum
- متحف الإسكندرية القوميAlexandria Governorate · museum
- متحف الخزف الإسلاميالقاهرة · Giza Governorate · museum
- المتحف القومى للحضارة المصريةCairo Governorate · museum
- Nūn Art GalleryLuxor Governate · museum
- Aswan MuseumAswan Governorate · museum
- متحف المجوهرات الملكيةAlexandria Governorate · museum
- متحف أحمد شوقيGiza Governorate · museum
- المتحف القومي للحضارة المصريةقاهرة · Cairo Governorate · museum
- متحف كڤافيسAlexandria Governorate · museum
- متحف الفن الحديثGiza Governorate · museum
- المتحف المصريCairo Governorate · museum
- مركز القبة السماوية العلميAlexandria Governorate · museum
- متحف محمود خليلGiza Governorate · museum
- المتخف الجيولوجي المصريCairo Governorate · museum
- Museum of Fine ArtsAlexandria Governorate · museum
- متحف محمود مختارGiza Governorate · museum
- قصر الأمير بشتاكCairo Governorate · museum
- Khufu's Boats MuseumGiza Governorate · museum
- قصر الامير محمد على بالمنيلCairo Governorate · museum
- متحف آدم حنينGiza Governorate · museum
- متحف أم كلثومCairo Governorate · museum
- متحف ممفيسGiza Governorate · museum
- متحف الفنون الأسلاميةCairo Governorate · museum
- Cleopatra’s MuseumGiza Governorate · museum
- متحف المركبات الملكيةالقاهرة · Cairo Governorate · museum
- متحف الحفريات و تغير المناخGiza Governorate · 100 m · museum
- متحف جاير أندرسونCairo Governorate · museum
- بيت السناريCairo Governorate · museum
- Egyptian Textile MuseumCairo · Cairo Governorate · museum
What's in this layer
Every museum in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Museums of every kind.
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This layer holds 127 museums in Egypt, the most of them in Cairo Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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