Hurghada Museum
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The first archaeological museum in the Red Sea region, opened in 2020. It displays about 2,000 artifacts from the pharaonic to Islamic periods.
The Hurghada Museum opened in 2020 as the first archaeological museum in Red Sea Governorate. It is located near the shopping district along Sheraton Road. Its roughly 2,000 exhibits come from collections including the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and are arranged by the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods. The displays include royal jewelry, cosmetics, statues, and mummies, showing the daily life and aesthetics of ancient Egypt. The museum is not large, and you can see it in one to one and a half hours. It makes a good cultural break for a half day between beach outings. Ticket prices and opening hours are set by the official announcements.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (check official information)
Nearby sights
- Hurghada Grand Aquarium
- Sindbad Submarine
- Sakkala & Sheraton Street
- Sand City Hurghada
- Jungle Aqua Park
- Hurghada Marina
- El Mina Mosque
- El Dahar Old Town & Souk