Coptic Museum
- Address: Sharia Mar Girgis, Cairo
- Hours: Open daily 9am - 5pm
- Admission: 40 L.E.
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Relax,
Museum
Founded in 1908, this museum houses Coptic art from Greco-Roman times to the Islamic era drawn from Cairo, the desert monasteries and Nubia. If you are interested in Egyptian history and art post-pharoahs, this is the place for you.
In recent years it has undergone a major restoration, and has recently reopened. Exhibits include textiles, frescoes, stonework, woodwork, manuscripts, glass and ceramics. There's a pleasant enclosed garden and a small café.
Latest Reviews
Review by RE H, April 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide. Pickup and drop-off were punctual and the tour stops covered very well. The sights were far less crowded than many other Cairo tours. Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us.
Review by Kay P T, April 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
This tour was wondeful. The guide was very friendly, helpful and extremely well informed about the history of the times, area, activites, and the items in the museum. Would recommend this tour and guide to everyone.
Review by Stephen H, July 2011
Doing what: Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
Practical Info
The Coptic Museum is located in Old Cairo and the easiest way to get there is by taxi, cheap if adventurous!
