The museum is now a modern structure on 2 levels. The lower level houses 22 mummies of all famous rulers of Egypt including Ramses ll. The upper hall has both Egyptian and more modern Islamic heritage displayed. We could not see the display of the large Gold facade of Tutakamun which was moved to another museum. The museum also has a good Souvenir shop . Overall it’s an impressive piece.

Completely different from the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, this newish museum impressed me. It is modern, fully air-conditioned, has modern toilet facilities and a beautiful garden outside. Entrance fee is 240 EGP or about US $8 per person. At the Ground Level are some tall Statues, Mummy with gold-like attire, some wood carvings, jewelries of local women, etc. The most interesting exhibits are at the Lower Level where MUMMIES of ROYALTIES are on display, those of the Kings and Queens of Egypt. Note: Taking photos is strictly prohibited in the above area. Staff are around here to ensure that visitors comply with this requirement. Garden Outside: This is a great area to take pictures. There are Palm Trees, a lake, and the view of the neighborhood behind.

The NMEC contains a display of Royal Mummies that is not to be missed. The display is fascinating. This museum is a new modern museum unlike the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, which is in an old building and is somewhat dusty. However, if you have the time, take it both museums. They are well worth seeing.

As a history buff, standing in the royal mummy hall is a beyond-amazing experience. The museum is easy to navigate and as you walk through it you gain a deeper understanding of Egypt and its history and culture. Standing in front of 30,000-year-old artefacts is a surreal experience.

This is an extraordinary museum with the main draw being the amazing Pharaoh's Rooms. Low light and an extremely well-thought-out display with information takes you back to the time of the Kings and Queens and worth every minute you spend there. All in all, the museum has done a magnificent job in displaying Egyptian history.

The architecture was beautiful. You get to see the entire royal mummies collection inside the museum. The mummies still had their hair and nail and the museum had at least over 20 mummies. I personally think the mummies were the highlight of the museum but all the other artifacts were amazing too. You also get to see Old Cairo when stepping outside and looking out across the Nile River.

Allow at least 3 hours here. Don’t go to Cairo and not visit this museum. Toilets and food are aplenty. Well spaced out with loads to see. Seeing the mummies was incredible. Wheelchairs available inside free (provide id which is returned when you give it back).

This is worth seeing. We came here on our first day in Cairo. The displays are very good, cinlduing the large textile hall. The mummies are the big draw, though I find the whole mummy thing kind of macabre. Each mummy is marked with a sign of who they are and what they did. Beautiful grouns, check the lake out back.

Very modern building housing assorted antiquities from the tombs of the pharoahs and other ancient artifacts of historical interest. There are explanatory films for a fee providing further background info. The most important reason to go here however is to view the Mummies of the pharoahs in the underground floor. No trip to Luxor to see the underground tombs in the Valley of the King and Queens is complete unless you also go to this museum and see the pharoah mummies. They have lasted thousands of years and their condition is remarkable.

This is a large, modern, air conditioned museum. The first floor exhibits are only somewhat interesting. The really fascinating area is on the lower level where many mummies from the Valley of the Kings are on display. Each mummy has a fairly detailed summary of his or her life and some are paired up with their coffins. Since we will be visiting the Valley of the Kings later on our trip, seeing the mummies was great. Note that photography is allowed on the first floor but not in the mummy display. With fewer visitors and a subdued display area, viewing the mummy display was much more serene than the hustle and bustle of the Museum of Antiquities.