Your visit
Visitor Survey
We are currently conducting a visitor survey at our museum. This survey serves to find out more about our guests so that we can adapt our collection to wishes and needs in the future. We would be very thankful if you could fill in our questionnaire after your visit.
You are free to skip questions if you do not want to answer them. The anonymity of all participants is guaranteed.
You can find the survey by clicking the following link: VISITOR QUESTIONNAIRE
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the museum has limited accessibility only. The entrance hall of the museum can only be accessed via a staircase. The remaining rooms can be accessed by wheelchair via elevator. Please contact us before your visit and let us know what we can do to make your stay with us as pleasant as possible.
Pets
Service animals (e.g. guide dogs) are welcome to accompany you on your visit. Pets are not allowed.
General Opening Hours
Monday & Tuesday: closed
Wednesday – Friday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Holidays normally: 10 am to 5 pm
Opening hours on public holidays in 2024
| New Year's Day | 1 January | Closed |
| Good Friday | 29 March | Open |
| Easter | 31 March/1 April | Closed |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Closed |
| Sunday after the Museum Night | 5 May | Closed |
| Ascension Day | 9 May | Open |
| Pentecost Sunday | 19 May | Open |
| Whit Monday | 20 May | Closed |
| German Unity Day | 3 October | Open |
| Reformation Day | 31 October | Open |
| Day of Prayer and Repentance | 20 November | Closed |
| Christmas/New Year | 23 December - 1 January | Closed |
Ticket Prices
| Group of persons | Price |
| Staff, students, University auxiliary staff (with ID) | Free entrance |
| Adults | 5.00 EUR |
| Reduced Admission | 3.00 EUR |
| Family Card | 10.00 EUR |
| Groups of 10 or more | 3.00 EUR per person |
| School classes (Prices for projects upon request) | 1.00 EUR per person |
Get there by public transportation
- We recommend taking public transport (ÖPNV). Getting to the Egyptian Museum from the central station takes about 5 minutes by foot. Simply follow the Goethestraße south.
- The tram lines 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16 as well as the bus line 89 stop at the station Augustusplatz across from the museum.
Get there by car
- If you travel by car there is access to the underground car park Augustusplatz in the direct vicinity (entranceway: to the right of Gewandhaus).
- Coaches may park on Goethestraße. There is the possibility of a short stop directly in front of the museum. Please note that there is a cycle lane along the road where you are not allowed to stop.
- You can find the entrance to the museum beneath a canopy of the Krochhochhaus.
Public tours
Our public guided tours take place on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday every month, starting 2 pm.
No registration is required for participation. There are no additional costs.
Please note that our tours are usually aimed at an adult audience. We offer special tours for children at the end of every quarter and during the school breaks.
Private Tours
We offer private tours upon request. In addition to general tours through our exhibition, special themed tours are also possible.
The group size is limited to a maximum of 25 people to guarantee the visibility of the individual objects for all participants. We offer alternative dates for bigger groups.
Tour prices:
- Tours for adults
During opening hours: 40.00 EUR + Admission
Outside opening hours: 60.00 EUR + Admission
- Tours for children: 20.00 EUR + Admission
If you are interested please contact us for an individual arrangement.
You can find an overview of further offers for groups of children HERE.
Our flyer serves as a guide during your visit and is available in various languages at the cash desk.
Take a look in advance: