Luxor Museum, Luxor, Egypt - SpottingHistory

Luxor Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor (ancient Thebes), Egypt. The range of artifacts on display is far more restricted than the country's main collections in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; this was, however, deliberate, since the museum prides itself on the quality of the pieces it has, the uncluttered way in which they are displayed, and the clear multilingual labeling used.

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Among the items on display are grave goods from the tomb of the 18th dynasty pharaoh Tutankhamun (KV62) and a collection of 26 New Kingdom statues that were found buried in the Luxor statue cache in the nearby Luxor Temple in 1989. The royal mummies of two pharaohs – Ahmose I and Ramesses I – were also put on display in the Luxor Museum in March 2004, as part of the new extension to the museum, which includes a small visitor centre. A major exhibit is a reconstruction of one of the walls of Akhenaten's temple at Karnak. One of the featured items in the collection is a calcite double statue of the crocodile god Sobek and the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III.

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Kaleb Cole (42 days ago)
Must visit in Luxor. Has so much history of the area and is a great addition to the day because it closes at 10 PM

mr.M (2 months ago)
It was a good experience seeing all this variety of old Egyptian history in one place, the place open till evening ? which is great, I visited around 7pm at weekend the line for tickets took around 3 minutes, as Egyptian the only way to pay is by bank cards?, I don't know about foreigners way of paying, there was no line at the entrance, the place was somehow busy In The inside though, the tour was great I captured a lot of pictures ?️ And found a little shop?️ and a book shop? after I finished before the exit and I can enter the shops without paying for tickets Which is smart, it was easy and quiet experience ???

Anna Dmitrieva (2 months ago)
I arrived early to spend more time at the museum, as I love taking my time exploring exhibits and reading descriptions. However, before even getting halfway through (the museum is quite small), I was told it was closing and that I only had 5 minutes left. This happened at just 2 PM! No one at the ticket counter or entrance warned me that the museum would close so early. How can anyone expect a museum to close at 2 PM? It was such a disappointing experience.

Janna Rogers (4 months ago)
An amazing museum full of beautiful things. I would have liked more information but I loved my visit. It's wonderfully cool too. Be warned it is closed from 2-5 though! To see the 'mona Lisa of carving' The bust of Thuose 3 os worth the ticket price alone! The security are friendly and great to habe a chat with too.

Lidia Lopez (6 months ago)
The Luxor Museum is a must-visit. The line is short, making entry quick and easy. Although the museum is small, it’s beautifully curated with a rich collection of artifacts that provide fascinating insights into ancient history. It's an engaging experience for history enthusiasts and offers a compact yet enriching glimpse into the past. No need to purchase tickets in advance. Highly recommended!

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