Egyptian Geological Museum, Cairo

Name: Egyptian Geological Museum
Address: Cairo, Egypt

#117 among attractions in Cairo

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The Egyptian Geological Museum is a museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum was established in 1904 as part of the Egyptian Geological Survey, which had been started in 1896 under the direction of the Khedive Ismail. The museum was the first of its kind in the Middle East and the African continent. ()

Local name: المتحف الجيولوجي المصريEstablished: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 29°59'46"N, 31°13'43"E

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مصر القديمة (msr alqdymt)Cairo Egypt

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Egyptian Geological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Babylon Fortress, Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.

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Museum of ancient Egyptian Christian art
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Coptic place of worship with icons
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Egyptian Geological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Fustat, Cairo (10 min walk), Church of the Holy Virgin, Cairo (11 min walk), Darb 1718, Cairo (13 min walk), Hanging Church, Cairo (17 min walk).

How to get to Egyptian Geological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Egyptian Geological Museum:

Metro

Al-Zahraa • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Mar Girgis • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Bus

Athar an Nabi (16 min walk)
Amr Ibn Al-Aas (24 min walk)

Train

Moneeb Metro Station (37 min walk)