Egypt’s museums
Tourism ministry announces discount of up to 50% on tickets of museums in Upper Egypt
Egypt
June 20, 2022
Tourism ministry announces discount of up to 50% on tickets of museums in Upper Egypt
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a 50 percent discount for tickets to archaeological sites and museums in Upper…
In photos: Antiquities Ministry to pursue Tell Basta Museum renovations worth LE 3 million
Science
August 2, 2017
In photos: Antiquities Ministry to pursue Tell Basta Museum renovations worth LE 3 million
Head of the Projects Department at the Ministry of Antiquities, Wa’ad Allah Abu al-Ela, said Wednesday that renovation work of…
Qatar offered to buy Abbas al-Aqqad’s house: Late writer’s nephew
Archaeology
March 16, 2013
Qatar offered to buy Abbas al-Aqqad’s house: Late writer’s nephew
Almost half a century after after he passed away on 12 March 1964, the family of Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad feels…
Egypt’s museums: What visitors expect of the ‘GEM,’ Part II
Archaeology
March 14, 2012
Egypt’s museums: What visitors expect of the ‘GEM,’ Part II
On a Sunday afternoon, the garden of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is quiet. The only people on the…
Egypt’s Museums: A look into the ‘GEM,’ Part I
Archaeology
February 16, 2012
Egypt’s Museums: A look into the ‘GEM,’ Part I
On 10 January, almost 20 years since the idea was first conceived, Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali announced that the…
Egypt’s museums: The Table Museum offers an intimate space for art
Art news
February 1, 2012
Egypt’s museums: The Table Museum offers an intimate space for art
A “museum” has been set up by an international group of four people — one of whom is Egypt Independent’s…
Egypt’s museums: Weaving a nation’s history at the Textile Museum
Archaeology
September 14, 2011
Egypt’s museums: Weaving a nation’s history at the Textile Museum
As part of his 2009 campaign for UNESCO director general, former Culture Minister Farouk Hosni turned Old Cairo’s al-Moez Street…
Egypt’s Museums: Amir Taz Palace relates story of artist and activist Inji Aflatoun
Art news
August 24, 2011
Egypt’s Museums: Amir Taz Palace relates story of artist and activist Inji Aflatoun
Inji Aflatoun is a painter whose art is difficult to separate from her politics. But Aflatoun’s ideology and fighting spirit…
Egypt’s Museums: 25 January exhibition at the Pharaonic Village
Archaeology
April 27, 2011
Egypt’s Museums: 25 January exhibition at the Pharaonic Village
Despite its being a relatively recent chapter in modern Egyptian history, the 25 January revolution has been given its own…
Egypt’s Museums XVII: Bad propaganda at the Military Museum
Art news
January 26, 2011
Egypt’s Museums XVII: Bad propaganda at the Military Museum
There are two possible entrances to the National Military Museum. The first is a wide marble walkway, bisected by an…