Hurghada Museum

A rising seaside resort, Hurghada attracts more and more visitors for its seaside and aquatic activities. The few museums are often shunned by tourists. Nevertheless, the Hurghada Museum remains a very interesting place to immerse yourself in Egypt’s rich history. Although not a must-see, it nevertheless adds a cultural dimension to your stay.

A visit to this museum is just as much a part of your cultural discovery of the city as a visit to the mosque. Jewelry, furniture, sculptures, mummies, everyday objects and statues are among the many artifacts on display. More than 2,000 pieces are on display.

What to see in the Hurghada Museum? How do I get there? Where can I find admission tickets? What are the opening times? We’ll answer all your questions and help you prepare for your visit.

Practical information

Here’s what you need to know before visiting Hurghada’s Egyptian Museum.

Hurghada Museum entrance fee

If you’d like to visit the Hurghada Museum, tickets can be purchased directly on site, at the security checkpoints. You’ll need to pay in cash. Allow 200 Egyptian pounds per person.

There is an alternative to booking online in advance: the guided tour. The advantage of this is that it also includes pick-up from your accommodation. This saves you the hassle of negotiating with the cab driver.

Access

The Hurghada Museum is located outside the city center and is therefore a little off-center. Located on the main El-Nasr road, it is over 8km from the marina. From there, it takes an average of twenty minutes by car.

So you can take a cab to get there, or opt for a package that includes pick-up directly from your hotel.

Once there, you’ll find the first control building to pass through, an avenue with a few attractions (stores, children’s play structure and show stage). You then arrive at the main building, containing an alley of souvenir stores to pass through before arriving at the reception desk. The museum is on the 2nd floor.

Note that it’s located on a deserted thoroughfare, so you’ll have to wait a few minutes for a cab on your way out.

Opening hours

Opening hours are regular all year round. The Hurghada Museum is open daily from 10am to 1pm and from 5pm to 11pm (closed in the early afternoon).

Please note that access to the entrance closes one hour before closing time.

How long does a visit to the Hurghada Museum last?

Quite small, it’s a quick visit. On average, you’ll spend an hour in this museum, or even more if you’re passionate about Egyptian history.

How does a visit to the Hurghada Museum work?

In this section, we’ll describe in detail what you can see at the Hurghada Museum, the different parts of the site and the objects on display.

History of the site

This site is very recent, having opened its doors in 2020. It covers an area of 3,000^m2. Note that this is the first museum in the Red Sea governorate to focus on the ancient period.

A course to follow

During your visit, you’ll be given a route to follow, as in many museums. Objects are displayed in showcases because of their fragility and importance.

Exhibition panels allow you to fully grasp the customs of Egyptian civilization and, above all, the interest of these collector’s items.

In all, you can admire over 2,000 pieces in the form of statues, sculptures, paintings and everyday objects. They range from ancient Egypt to the mid-20th century.

Notion of beauty, ostentatious luxury, hunting practices, family traditions, use of music, navigation practices, sports rituals, notions of art, impact of religion, etc.

As you can see, the Hurghada Museum covers a wide range of themes. Information panels tell the story of a civilization, illustrated by the exhibits in the collection.

The different sections

The site is divided into several sections, classified by period.

You can stroll through rooms dating from :

• ancient Egypt, from 3150 to 332 BC. You can see a statue of Merytamon (daughter of Ramses II), the “Statuette of god Ptah” or the statue of Osiris, to name but a few.
• the Greco-Roman era from 332 BC to 641 AD, and its sculpture exhibition.
• the heyday ofCoptic art, from the 3rd to the 7th century, featuring religious icons.
• the Islamic period from 639 to 1174, featuring ceramics, textiles, etc.
• themodern era from 1800 to 1950. This section displays jewelry that belonged to the dynasty of Mehemet Ali.

A must-see

Among this Amarna pottery and period furniture is one of the museum’s most striking sections: that devoted to mummies. And not just any mummies: there are several from the Valley of the Golden Mummies, including a husband and wife.

This valley refers to a burial cemetery in the Al-Bahariya oasis, where no fewer than 250 mummies have been found. They are believed to be over 2,000 years old, dating from the Greco-Roman period. Discovered in 1999, it is now a highly impressive archaeological site.