# Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria — Alexandria, Egypt

> Founded in 1892 with finds from Alexandria's classical-era excavations, the Graeco-Roman Museum is Alexandria's principal antiquities museum, devoted to the Hellenistic and Roman city that was once the intellectual capital of the ancient world.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission: EGP 220 standard admission
- Address: Al Mathaf Al Romani, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Egypt
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/museums/the-graeco-roman-museum/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Black Granite Apis Bull — Ptolemaic sculptors · 3rd century BCE
- Fayum Mummy Portrait — Roman-period painter · 2nd century CE
- Tanagra Figurines — Hellenistic coroplasts · 4th–3rd century BCE
- Alexandrian Mosaic Floor — Roman craftsmen · 2nd century CE

## FAQ
**Is Alexandria a long trip from Cairo?**
Trains take just under three hours from Cairo Ramses Station.

**Are the new galleries finished?**
Yes — the museum reopened in 2023 after a major restoration.

**How long should I spend at Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria best known for?**
Founded in 1892 with finds from the city's classical-era excavations, the museum closed in 2005 for major refurbishment and reopened in 2023 with rebuilt galleries. Key highlights include Black granite Apis bull, Fayum mummy portraits, Tanagra figurines.

**How do I get tickets for Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria?**
EGP 220 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/museums/the-graeco-roman-museum/

**What else should I see in Alexandria?**
Combine with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Qaitbay Citadel, and a Corniche walk — Alexandria rewards a full day.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/graeco-roman-museum/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.