Museum
Mummification Museum
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The Mummification Museum in Luxor provides an in-depth look at the ancient art of mummification. Exhibits include actual mummies of humans and animals, along with embalming tools, canopic jars, and amulets. Detailed explanations cover the religious beliefs and step-by-step processes, from organ removal to wrapping. It's a compact but fascinating stop for understanding how Egyptians preserved bodies for the afterlife.
Don't miss
- Mummy of a priest named Nesmin
- Embalming table and natron salts
- Animal mummies including a crocodile and cat
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mummification Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate tour NEMC Royal mummies and Civilization Museum4.9★ · 16 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$13 per personSee dates →
Best full dayGrand Egyptian Museum, King Tut, Civilization museum with Mummies5★ · 62 travelers5–6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleLuxor Museum & Mummification Museum4.5★ · 14 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$55 per personSee dates →More attractions in Luxor
