{"id":18010,"date":"2025-05-14T11:52:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/?p=18010"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:52:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:52:20","slug":"6-stunning-museums-to-visit-for-free-in-egypt-this-may-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/en\/18010\/6-stunning-museums-to-visit-for-free-in-egypt-this-may-18th","title":{"rendered":"6 Stunning Museums to Visit for Free in Egypt This May 18th!"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>In celebration of International Museum Day on May 18th, museums across Egypt iro are opening their doors for free from 9 AM to 5 PM. While iconic spots like the Egyptian Museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) aren&#8217;t part of the offer, there are still plenty of stunning spots worth your time.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-baron-empain-palace\">1. <strong>Baron Empain Palace<\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10421\" style=\"width:551px;height:361px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-18.png 645w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-18-600x393.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-18-250x164.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><br><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>This beautiful palace looks straight out of a gothic fairytale. Inspired by Hindu temples and surrounded by mystery, it\u2019s a top pick for both history lovers and selfie hunters. Dare to explore the ghost stories\u2014if you\u2019re brave enough.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-royal-carriages-museum\">2. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/egymonuments.gov.eg\/en\/museums\/the-royal-carriages-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Royal Carriages Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-50-1024x752.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10498\" style=\"width:548px;height:402px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-50-1024x752.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-50-600x441.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-50-250x184.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-50-768x564.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-50.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>Fancy a royal ride? While you can\u2019t take the carriages for a spin, you can admire the extravagance of 19th-century transport up close. It\u2019s a real treat for anyone obsessed with vintage glam.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-coptic-museum\">3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/egymonuments.gov.eg\/subportals-group\/coptic-museum\/coptic-museum-1-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Coptic Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6.png 674w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-600x397.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-6-250x165.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>Located in Old Cairo, this museum is a quiet, spiritual treasure trove of art, manuscripts, and relics from Egypt\u2019s early Christian history. It\u2019s peaceful, rich in culture, and visually stunning.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-gayer-anderson-museum\">4. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fegymonuments.gov.eg%2Fmuseums%2Fgayer-anderson-museum%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw02EZwE2nZ2Jb6T3Gry4u0V&amp;ust=1683876741210000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCNia_PHf7P4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gayer-Anderson Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5.png 720w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-5-250x167.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>Ever wanted to see what a collector\u2019s paradise looks like? This museum is packed with rare and beautiful objects from all over the world, lovingly gathered by Major Gayer-Anderson himself.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-al-manial-palace\">5. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/egymonuments.gov.eg\/museums\/manial-palace-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Manial Palace<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-7.png 765w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-7-450x600.png 450w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-7-188x250.png 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>A royal residence that feels like a hidden oasis. With its stunning rooms and vibrant gardens, it\u2019s one of Cairo\u2019s most photogenic spots.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the-beshtak-palace-nbsp\">6. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/P.BashtakPalace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Beshtak Palace <\/a><\/strong><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-8.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-8-250x165.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>A masterpiece of Islamic architecture right in the heart of Cairo. Its detailed carvings and historic charm make it a must-see.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p>So clear your schedule and spend the day exploring Cairo&#8217;s hidden cultural gems and museums \u2014for free!<\/p>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><strong>Enjoyed this article about 6 Stunning Museums to Visit for Free in Egypt This May 18th<\/strong>?<strong> You may also like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscairo.com\/en\/10398\/42-magical-places-to-visit-in-cairo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42 Magical Places To Visit In Cairo<\/a><\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In celebration of International Museum Day on May 18th, museums across Egypt iro are opening their doors for free from 9 AM to 5 PM. 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