The Nubian Museum at a glance
The Nubian Museum is in Aswan. It shows the archaeological and cultural development of Nubia, the Nile region south of Aswan. Dioramas present traditions and crafts, and a reconstructed house stands in the garden. If you plan to visit the Nubian villages, this museum is a good place to start. It gives the background that the villages themselves do not explain.
The prices and hours below come from the page of the ministry that runs Egypt's museums and monuments. The page carries no date, so treat the figures as the published 2026 state. This website is independent and has no link to the museum.
Nubian Museum tickets: prices for 2026
Published ministry prices. They are not confirmed checkout prices for your day.
| Visitor | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitors | EGP 400 | EGP 200 |
| Egyptian visitors | EGP 30 | EGP 10 |
Children under 6 enter free. Other free categories include Egyptian seniors aged 60 and over and Egyptian visitors with disabilities. A separate child price for ages 6 and up is not listed, so ask at the ticket office. Do not assume that older children enter free or at half price.
Our picks: Kalabsha and the Nubian Museum
Two private tours to the temple of Kalabsha and the museum.
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Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum day tour
Nine hours with a private air-conditioned car, hotel pickup and return, a private guide, water and the entry fees of the listed sites. Lunch and tips are extra.
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Private tour to Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum
Five hours with hotel transfer, a private guide, an air-conditioned car and water. The listing words the entry fee unclearly, so check it before you book.
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Opening hours
The museum is open every day, and on two evenings of the week it stays open late. Evening opening is not a daily rule, so do not plan a visit after dark on other days.
| Period | Open | Ticket office closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00–17:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday and Friday evenings | 18:00–21:00 | 20:00 |
| Ramadan | 09:00–15:00 | 14:00 |
The Ramadan hours apply for the whole month, but the page gives no calendar dates. Check the dates of Ramadan for your year before you go. The last tickets are sold an hour before closing, so arrive earlier.
What the museum shows
Three parts, in the galleries and in the garden.
Archaeology and cultural development
The galleries trace how Nubia developed over time, through finds and displays. Galleries include statues, such as the one in the photo at the top of this page.
Traditions and crafts in dioramas
Scenes in dioramas show Nubian traditions and handwork. They are a useful preview before you walk through a living village. Remember that the villagers are not the diorama. They are neighbors, hosts and business owners.
A reconstructed house in the garden
A Nubian house has been rebuilt in the garden. Look at the layout and the decoration here, then compare them with the painted houses in the villages.
Rules for your visit
These rules apply inside the museum.
Children
Children enter with an adult.
No flash, smoking or food
Do not use flash. Smoking and eating are not allowed in the galleries. Small water bottles are fine.
Bags
Large bags over 40 by 40 cm may not enter the exhibition. Travel light, or ask where bags can be left.
Photo and tripod fees
Ask at the ticket office about photo and tripod fees before you take a tripod inside.
Plan the rest of your day
How the museum fits with other stops.
The Nubian Museum is a different place from the small museum next to the ruins on Elephantine Island. Ask at each ticket office what a ticket covers. See Elephantine Island for the island and its museum.
Before a village visit, read the page on Nubian culture. It covers the 1964 resettlement and how to be a good guest. Gharb Soheil, the best known village on the west bank, has its own guide at Gharb Soheil.
If you continue north along the Nile to the temples of Luxor, the sister guide Visit Luxor picks up from there.
Nubian Museum: frequently asked questions
How much is the Nubian Museum ticket?
Foreign adults pay EGP 400 and foreign students EGP 200. Egyptian adults pay EGP 30 and Egyptian students EGP 10. These are the published ministry prices for 2026. Children under 6 enter free.
What are the opening hours?
The museum is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, and the ticket office closes at 16:00. On Thursday and Friday it opens again from 18:00 to 21:00, with the ticket office closing at 20:00. During Ramadan the hours are 09:00 to 15:00, with the ticket office closing at 14:00.
Is the museum open in the evening every day?
No. Evening hours are listed only for Thursday and Friday. On other days the museum closes at 17:00.
Can I take photos inside?
Flash is not allowed. Ask at the ticket office about photo and tripod fees before you shoot.
Can I bring a large bag?
Bags larger than 40 by 40 cm may not enter the exhibition. Leave big bags at your hotel.
Is the Nubian Museum the museum on Elephantine?
No. The Nubian Museum is in Aswan on the mainland. The museum next to the ruins on Elephantine shows finds from the German excavations.