Imhotep Museum

Imhotep Museum

Giza

The museum was built at Saqqara area in memory of Imhotep - the architect of the pyramidal tomb of King Djoser, and the first to use stone on a large scale for building an integrated hierarchical group. The museum consists of six halls displaying a varied: statues, coffins, paintings, utensils, architectural elements and other excavated objects from Saqqara archaeological site. The most distinctive halls in the museum are: a complete simulated tomb that displays a mummy, a wooden coffin, and a number of funeral furniture, in addition to a hall dedicated to the memory of the architect and archaeologist Jean-Philippe, who devoted his life to the restoration of King Djoser's pyramid collection.

Location

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

From

08:00 AM

To

05:00 PM

Opening Hours

Tickets

Area entry: FOREIGNERS: Adult: EGP 600 / Student: EGP 300 EGYPTIANS/ ARABS: Adult: EGP 30 / Student: EGP 10 Inclusive tickets allowing entry into Saqqara area and Imhotep Museum

Our Insider Tips

Last ticket

The tickets window closes at 4:00 pm

Free entry policy

1. Egyptians and Arabs seniors aged 60 and over. 2- Egyptians and Arabs special needs. 3- Orphaned children. 4- Public schools trips primary and preparatory school. 5- children below 6 years.

General Policies

- Please do not touch any exhibits or showcases. - Food and drinks are not allowed within the galleries, except for small water bottles. - Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum. - Please refrain from disorderly, disruptive, and offensive language or actions. - Please be mindful of others, and be quiet when using your cell phone. - Audio players are not permitted throughout the museum. - For the safety of the exhibits, please do not use flashlights or laser pointers inside the museum. - Appropriate attire is requested. - Please do not lay down on seats or on the floor, and do not remove your shoes. - Please follow all posted signs and visitor instructions.

Photography Policy

- Photography with mobile phone is free of charge. - Please refrain from taking photographs of other visitors or staff as it may violate their personal rights. - Please refrain from taking video recordings (cell phone, cameras) in the galleries unless you have paid the appropriate ticket fees. - Taking photographs and video recordings for commercial use (TV, cinema, programmes, advertising, documentary clips, et) are permitted only after obtaining permission from the concerned authority and paying the daily rate. - Please refrain from using flash photography. - Please refrain from using tripods or monopods except for permitted commercial use.

Emergency

 In times of emergency such as an earthquake or fire, please follow the instructions of museum staff.  In the event of an earthquake, please move away from large sculptures, displaycases, and other objects that may fall down.

Sketching

With regards to the students of Art Faculties, please conduct yourself respectively in regards to the following:  The use of pens and pen markersare prohibited in all galleries: only pencils may be used in taking notes or sketching.  Sketchbooksexceeding 18 x 24 inches are not permitted.  Please do not hinder visitor traffic flow in the galleries by blocking visitors or walking paths.

Items that Are Not Allow

Large bags, large backpacks, Luggage or parcels larger than 40x40cm are not permitted into the museum, but you will beallowed to store them in the cloakroom. Bags and backpacks may be subject to search at any time. Do not bring any sharp itemsor dangerous materials into the museum, such as knives, screwdrivers, scissors, and firearms. These items must be stored in the cloakroom. Do not bring umbrellas into the museum, please leave store them in the cloakroom. Do not bring folding seats or any other type of transportable seatinginside the galleriesbefore you obtain permission from the museum security. Animals or pets are not allowed to enter the museum. Musical instruments are not allowed inside the museum. Do not bring any advertising banners or carry placards or signs inside the museum unless you obtain approval from the concerned authorities.

Families with Children

Children must be accompanied by an adult inside the museum at all times. For the safety of your children and the exhibits, please ensure that children do not run, play, or bump into exhibits or visitors.

Ramadan Visit Hours

09:00am – 03:00pm Last Ticket The tickets window closes at 2:00 PM

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