A Decade of Changes in Egypt's Museums

Over the past ten years, Egypt's museum sector has experienced significant development, including the establishment and upgrading of new museums, as well as enhancing the efficiency of existing ones. The aim has been to present Egyptian heritage in a modern way and to attract tourists and promote culture across various governorates. Among the most prominent projects is the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is considered one of the largest cultural projects in the world and houses thousands of artifacts that narrate the history of the Pharaonic civilization. Another key project is the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, which showcases the civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era; it gained global fame with the Royal Mummies Parade event in 2021. The museum renaissance has expanded beyond Cairo into the governorates, with the opening of museums in Sohag, Marsa Matruh, Kafr El Sheikh, Hurghada, and Sharm El-Sheikh. Additionally, old museums such as Malawy have been restored and reopened to promote Egyptian culture and diversify cultural and tourism experiences. The museum landscape has shifted from focusing on a limited number to developing an extensive network of modern and distinctive museums.

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