> Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/answers/museums-open-on-monday-in-cairo/ — updated 2026-09-25. Markdown mirror generated at build time from the same content as the HTML page. Title: Museums Open on Monday in Cairo: Full List

# Which museums are open on Monday in Cairo?

## Quick answer

Yes — all 5 Cairo museums we cover open on Mondays, including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Museum, Gayer-Anderson Museum. World Museum Guide lists each museum's hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site before you go.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Monday opening at Cairo museums

| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [The Egyptian Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/egyptian-museum/) | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| [Coptic Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/coptic-museum/) | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| [Gayer-Anderson Museum](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/gayer-anderson-museum/) | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| [Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museum-of-islamic-art-cairo/) | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| [National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-museum-of-egyptian-civilization/) | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |

Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are museums in Cairo closed on Mondays?

No — every Cairo museum in our guide opens on Mondays: the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Museum, Gayer-Anderson Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).

### Do Monday hours change on public holidays?

Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.

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