About Royal Jewelry Museum

The Royal Jewelry Museum is one of the largest museums in Egypt and hosts the most valuable displays of royal ornaments of the queens and the princesses of the royal family of Egypt. The building of the museum itself is beautiful as it was the former palace of Princess Fatema El Zahraa, a rare gem of architectural wonder that was built in the 19th Century. The museum has magnificent halls and a gallery with rich colored windows decorated all over. The foyer has ten glass frames in the shape of doors with stunning drawings representing Europe's historical scenes and legendary stories. The museum has more than 11,000 displays that include the countless collections of Prince Mohamed Ali Tawfik. Bronze and gold, numerous stones and diamonds, and money bags made out of gold and other precious stones, golden clocks and watches, Turkish, Egyptian, and European insignias and coins. Among the most impressive exhibits is the stuffing box of Mohamed Ali, ornamented with diamonds and gold, his set of chess, and his sword decorated with 600 diamonds. The museum also displays King Farouk's personal walking stick made of ebony and gold. The crown of Queen Shwikar, one of the largest and most beautiful crowns of the country, is a must-see.

Must See

  • Collection of Prince Mohamed Ali Tawfik that consists of 12 cups made out of bronze and gold
  • 2,753 lobes of precious stones and diamonds
  • Crown of Queen Shwikar, which is one of the largest and most beautiful crowns of the members of the royal family in Egypt
  • Money bag made out of gold and other precious stones
  • The marvelous Sultan pocket watch that was made out of pure gold and precious stones 
  • Glass cups decorated with 977 lobes of diamonds 
  • Golden clocks and watches, Turkish, Egyptian, and European insignias decorated with gold and diamonds
  • 4000 Roman, Persian, Byzantine, and Coptic coins

How to reach

It is 13.4 km from the city center. The easiest way to reach is by taxi. The ride will cost around EG£ 25.

The fastest route is via Route 75M and El-Gaish Road.

Tips

  • You need to pay a small fee if you want to take your camera inside.
  • The museum is well organized so you can easily find your way around.
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside.
  • You may be asked to wear plastic protection on your shoes to keep dust away.
  • Do not touch any display, or you will get into trouble.
  • Photography is permitted if you have paid the fee for the same.
  • It is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Guided tours are available. You can inquire at the ticket counter about the same.

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for tickets

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entry fee - EG£ 40

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 19.5°C

 

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