Mummification Museum: Unveiling Ancient Egyptian Secrets
Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mummification in Luxor, discovering the rituals, tools, and beliefs surrounding this ancient practice.
Located on Luxor's Corniche, north of Luxor Temple, the Mummification Museum provides a comprehensive look into the ancient Egyptian art of preserving bodies for the afterlife. Opened in 1997, the museum dives into the intricate 70-day process of mummification, a fundamental aspect of ancient Egyptian culture and religion. Egyptians believed that preserving the body was essential for a successful journey to the next world. The museum displays the tools and materials used by ancient embalmers, including instruments for removing internal organs, natron for drying out the body, and linen bandages for wrapping. Visitors can see canopic jars used to store organs, amulets placed within the wrappings to protect the deceased, and elaborately decorated coffins. Exhibits feature mummified remains of humans and animals, such as cats, dogs, crocodiles, and rams, highlighting the Egyptians' reverence for both. The museum also showcases the mummy of Masaharti, a 21st-Dynasty high priest, and a cross-section of a mummified skull. Through detailed explanations and displays, the Mummification Museum offers an immersive and educational experience for those seeking to understand this ancient practice.
Local tips
- Visit during the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
- Allow at least 1-2 hours to fully explore the museum's exhibits.
- Photography is allowed inside the museum for a fee.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum.
A brief summary to Mummification Museum
- ش Kornish Al Nile, Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor Governorate, EG
Getting There
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Walking
The Mummification Museum is located on the East Bank of Luxor, on the Corniche, north of Luxor Temple. If you are staying in a hotel on the East Bank, the museum is easily accessible on foot. From Luxor Temple, walk north along the Corniche for approximately 5-10 minutes. The museum is well signposted.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Luxor. Ask your hotel to arrange a taxi or hail one from the street. Tell the driver you want to go to the 'Mummification Museum' on the Corniche. A short taxi ride from most locations on the East Bank should cost around 20-30 EGP. Confirm the price before you get in.
