National Military Museum of Egypt in Cairo
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An unexpected treasure trove of military oddities, Turkish interior design, and North Korean art.

šŸ“œ Museum devoted to the history of the Egyptian military, located within the Cairo Citadel.
šŸ” Features military artifacts, unique Turkish interior design, and rare North Korean art.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore Egyptian military history through various eras
šŸŽØ Discover unique North Korean Socialist Realist art
šŸ° Located within the historic Citadel of Salah al-Din
šŸ–¼ļø Diverse exhibits from ancient to modern warfare

Why Avoid

🚫 Strict rules on bags, photography, and behavior
🚶 Requires a challenging walk up a hill to reach the Citadel
āš ļø Content may be politically charged, glorifying specific historical events

Cost

šŸ’° FOREIGNERS: Adult EGP 200, Student EGP 100 (Area Entry); EGYPTIANS: Adult EGP 60, Student EGP 30 (Area Entry). Photography EGP 50, Video EGP 300.

Hours

šŸ•’ Summer: Daily 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Winter: Daily 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. Ticket window closes at 04:00 PM.

šŸ’” Tips

šŸŽŸļø Visitors must first buy a site entry ticket at the main entrance to the Citadel.
šŸŽ’ Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside, use the cloakroom.
āœļø Only pencils allowed for sketching, sketchbooks limited to 18x24 inches.

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