Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum at a glance
Luxor has two museums on the East Bank that pair well with a morning or evening at the temple. The Luxor Museum shows royal and divine statues and objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun. The Mummification Museum stands on the Corniche and explains how bodies were prepared for the afterlife.
Each museum sells its own ticket. Both run a morning and an evening session, so plan around the break in the middle of the day. If you are building a full East Bank day, start with the Luxor Temple tickets page and add the museums for the hot hours or the evening.
Museum tickets in 2026
Prices in Egyptian pounds. Students need a valid student card and must be aged 24 or younger.
| Museum | Foreign adult | Foreign student | Egyptian adult | Egyptian student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor Museum | EGP 400 | EGP 200 | EGP 30 | EGP 10 |
| Mummification Museum | EGP 220 | EGP 110 | EGP 20 | EGP 5 |
Children under 6 enter free at both museums. Free entry also applies to Egyptians with special needs and to Egyptians over 60. Older children pay the ticket of their category. The Luxor Pass includes both museums (conditions as of 2026, check the current terms before you buy one).
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Opening hours and last entry
Both museums open every day. The times below are the last entry, not the closing time.
| Season | Luxor Museum | Mummification Museum |
|---|---|---|
| Summer, morning | From 09:00, last entry 12:00 | From 09:00, last entry 12:00 to 13:00 |
| Summer, evening | From 17:00, last entry 19:00 | From 17:00, last entry 19:00 to 20:00 |
| Winter, morning | Last entry 13:00 | Last entry 13:00 |
| Winter, evening | Last entry 20:00 | Last entry 19:00 to 20:00 |
| Ramadan, morning | Last entry 13:00 | Last entry 13:00 to 14:00 |
| Ramadan, evening | Last entry 19:00 | Last entry 19:00 |
At the Mummification Museum the day session runs from 09:00 to about 14:00 (in Ramadan to about 15:00) and the evening session from 17:00 to about 21:00. Summer and winter hours switch on dates that are not fixed, so check the times at the door on the day. For a safe plan, arrive in the first hour of a session.
Mummification Museum Luxor: what you see
The Mummification Museum stands on the Corniche, the riverside road along the Nile. Its themes are embalming tools, canopic jars, coffins, amulets and mummified remains. The collection also includes mummified animals such as cats and crocodiles. These are preserved remains, not live animals.
Inside, the rules are simple. Do not touch the exhibits, do not use flash, and keep an eye on children. Tripods and monopods are for approved commercial use only. Photos with a phone are free.
Luxor Museum highlights
What the collection is known for. Displays change, so not every piece is always on view.
Royal and divine statues
The museum holds statues of kings and gods, among them objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun. A statue of Amenhotep III is part of the collection. Read more about that king on the Amenhotep III page.
The Luxor Temple cache
In January 1989, workers digging in the court of Amenhotep III found a hidden store of statues of gods and kings by chance. Most of these statues are kept in the Luxor Museum today.
Reliefs and mummies
The collection includes a reconstruction of reliefs from the temple of Akhenaten. The collection also holds the mummies of Ahmose I and Ramses I. Do not expect the mummy of Ramses II here.
Plan the museums around the temple
The evening sessions are the easiest fit.
Morning at the temple, afternoon rest
Luxor Temple opens at 06:00. Visit early, rest in the heat, then use the evening session at a museum from 17:00. The Luxor weather page shows which months are hot.
Museum first, temple at dusk
In summer, the morning museum session runs from 09:00 with last entry at 12:00. The temple stays open until 20:00 with last entry at 19:00, so you can finish with the lit columns. See Luxor Temple at night for details.
Skip one if time is short
If you only have time for one museum, choose the Luxor Museum for statues and the Tutankhamun objects, or the Mummification Museum for a compact look at the embalming process.
The tomb of Tutankhamun itself lies on the West Bank, which is covered in the Tutankhamun tomb guide.
Keep exploring Luxor Temple
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Luxor Museum: frequently asked questions
How much is the Luxor Museum?
In 2026 the foreign adult ticket is EGP 400 and the foreign student ticket is EGP 200. Egyptians pay EGP 30 or EGP 10 as students.
How much is the Mummification Museum?
The foreign adult ticket is EGP 220 and the foreign student ticket is EGP 110. Egyptians pay EGP 20 or EGP 5 as students. Children under 6 are free.
Is there a combined ticket for both museums?
Each museum sells its own ticket. Check the current terms of the Luxor Pass if you want a pass for several sites.
When is the best time to visit the museums?
The evening sessions from 17:00 are a good fit after a day at the temple, and the first hour of a morning session is calm. Last entry is earlier than closing, so do not arrive at the end of a session.
Can I take photos?
Photos with a phone are free. In the Mummification Museum, do not use flash, and tripods are for approved commercial use only.
What is in the Mummification Museum?
Embalming tools, canopic jars, coffins, amulets and mummified remains, including animals such as cats and crocodiles. Check times and prices on the day.