Nubian Museum
متحف النوبة
An award-winning museum that presents thousands of years of Nubian history and culture, and also tells the story of the rescue of temples during the High Dam era.
The museum opened in 1997 with assistance from UNESCO and won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Its galleries display Nubian artifacts in chronological order, from prehistoric times through the Islamic period. Highlights include statues of Kushite pharaohs, Byzantine-era murals, reconstructed scenes of traditional Nubian homes, and materials on the relocation of Abu Simbel and Philae Temples. The outdoor garden features rock art and replicas of Nubian houses. Admission is charged in Egyptian pounds and prices are subject to change, so check on site. Hours are roughly 9:00 to 17:00, and it sometimes opens later in the evening. The museum is about a 20-minute walk from the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (evening hours confirmed on site)
Nearby sights
- Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
- Elephantine Island
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Mausoleum of Aga Khan III
- Kitchener's Island (Aswan Botanical Garden)
- Monastery of St. Simeon
- Aswan Souq (Sharia as-Souq)
- Tombs of the Nobles (Qubbet el-Hawa)