The Luxor Museum is a small, well-lit museum on the Nile Corniche in Luxor, with carefully chosen statues, reliefs and objects from Thebes. It is calm, air-conditioned and easy to do in 1 to 1.5 hours. Check tickets and opening hours before you go.
At a glance
| Where | On the Corniche between Luxor Temple and Karnak |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Highlights | Statues found in the Luxor Temple cache in 1989, royal mummies, Tutankhamun objects, the Akhenaten wall |
| Time needed | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Why go | Small, quiet and beautifully lit; one of the best-displayed museums in Egypt |
It is an archaeological museum opened in the 1970s on the Corniche, a short walk from Luxor Temple. It shows a small number of high-quality pieces from the Theban area rather than a huge collection.
The museum was built to display finds from Luxor and Karnak in good conditions, and has grown with new galleries and finds since it opened.
It is quiet, well organised and good value if you want to see fine statues and reliefs up close after visiting the temples.
It is on the Corniche el-Nil in central Luxor on the east bank, between Luxor Temple and Karnak.
Yes, especially on a hot day or in the evening, and for travellers who like to understand the history behind the temples.
Which pieces are on show can change, so ask at the desk.
Visit late in the afternoon or evening when the heat is lower and the museum is quiet.
It is a short walk from Luxor Temple along the Corniche, or a short taxi or calèche ride from the centre.
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Comfortable, smart casual clothes. The museum is air-conditioned, so a light layer helps.
Yes. Normal security checks apply at the entrance.
No. The labels are clear and the museum is easy to follow on your own.
Tickets are paid at the entrance, and the price changes. Check the current price at egymonuments.gov.eg or the ticket office.
The museum usually opens in the morning and stays open into the evening, with seasonal changes. Check the current hours locally.
The Luxor Museum is the best indoor stop in Luxor: compact, well labelled and a good way to understand the temples you visit. Go late in the day to avoid the heat.
Book a nearby tour: Luxor East Bank tour: Karnak and Luxor Temple from $25.
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