New Valley Museum, New Valley Travel Guide

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Discover millennia of history at the New Valley Museum in Kharga, from ancient tools to Coptic treasures.

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The New Valley Museum in Kharga showcases a diverse collection of artifacts from the Kharga and Dakhla oases, spanning from prehistoric times to the Islamic period. Explore relics of ancient civilizations and gain insights into the region's rich cultural heritage.

A brief summary to New Valley Museum

FG4W+M8G، قسم الواحات الخارجة - الوادي الجديد،, Kharga, Genah, The New Valley Governorate, EG

Monday 9 am-3 pm
Tuesday 9 am-3 pm
Wednesday 9 am-3 pm
Thursday 9 am-3 pm
Sunday 8 am-2 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring New Valley Museum.

Visit during the winter months (November to February) for pleasant weather.
Combine your visit with other nearby attractions like the Temple of Hibis and the Bagawat Necropolis.
Check the museum's opening hours, as they may vary on holidays or special occasions.

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Getting There

Taxi

From anywhere in Kharga, green-and-white taxis are readily available. Agree on a fare before starting your journey. A short taxi ride to the New Valley Museum from central Kharga should cost approximately 10-20 EGP.
Walking

The New Valley Museum is located on the north-south Gamal Abdel Nasser Street. If you are near Nasser Square, the museum is a short walk south. Walking is a good option if you are already in the central part of Kharga.

Discover more about New Valley Museum

Located in Kharga, the capital of the New Valley Governorate, the New Valley Museum offers a captivating journey through the history of the oases. The museum's collection spans from prehistoric times to the Islamic era, displaying relics unearthed from archaeological sites across the Kharga and Dakhla oases and the wider Western Desert.Visitors can explore a diverse range of artifacts, including prehistoric tools, Pharaonic statues, and pottery. The Graeco-Roman period is well-represented with painted sarcophagi, mummy masks, glass, ceramics and coins. Highlights include the Codes of Kellis, wooden notebooks written in Greek and Coptic. The museum also features Coptic and Islamic antiquities such as icons, books, jewelry and textiles.The museum building itself is modeled on the Coptic tombs of the Bagawat Necropolis. Object labels are provided in both Arabic and English.