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The carved stone entrance façade of the Coptic Museum behind its courtyard garden.
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Radosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 pl · Source

Coptic Museum

The Coptic Museum in Old Cairo was founded by Marcus Simaika in 1908 and holds the largest collection of Coptic Christian art. Its galleries show stone carvings, frescoes from monasteries, icons, textiles, woodwork and manuscripts, including the Nag Hammadi codices. Its façade copies that of the Fatimid Al-Aqmar Mosque, and it stands within the walls of the Babylon fortress.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Coptic Museum?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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