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Luxor East Bank · Ancient Thebes · Archaeological Museum

Luxor Museum: Tickets, Hours & Ancient Thebes Masterpieces

Explore a selective collection of Theban masterpieces: Luxor Temple cachette statues, Akhenaten talatat reliefs, objects linked to Tutankhamun, and the royal mummies of Ahmose I and Ramesses I.

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Quick Answer

Is Luxor Museum worth visiting?

Yes. Luxor Museum is one of Egypt’s strongest focused museums because it presents a small number of exceptional Theban works with space, light and clear context. The collection connects directly to monuments on Luxor’s East and West Banks.

Prioritize the Luxor Temple cachette statues, the Sobek and Amenhotep III group, Akhenaten’s talatat wall and colossal bust, selected Tutankhamun objects, and the royal mummies of Ahmose I and Ramesses I.

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Highlights

Six essential Luxor Museum masterpieces to prioritize

Use these works and collection groups to connect the museum with ancient Thebes, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.

Luxor Temple Cachette Statues at Luxor Museum1989 Discovery

Luxor Temple Cachette Statues

Amenhotep III · Horemheb

The deposit discovered beneath Luxor Temple contained 26 statues. Look for the red-quartzite Amenhotep III and Horemheb kneeling before Amun.

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Sobek and Amenhotep III at Luxor MuseumRoyal Sculpture

Sobek and Amenhotep III

Divine protection · Kingship

The calcite group joins the crocodile god Sobek with Pharaoh Amenhotep III, expressing divine protection and royal legitimacy.

Official museum overview
Akhenaten Talatat Wall at Luxor MuseumAmarna Period

Akhenaten Talatat Wall

Karnak · Aten temple

Hundreds of small blocks reconstruct scenes from Akhenaten’s Aten temple at Karnak and make the visual break of his reign immediately visible.

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Colossal Bust of Akhenaten at Luxor MuseumAmarna Art

Colossal Bust of Akhenaten

Royal portrait · Style

The elongated face and altered proportions reveal the distinctive visual language introduced during Akhenaten’s reign.

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Tutankhamun Objects at Luxor MuseumValley of the Kings

Tutankhamun Objects

KV62 · New Kingdom

Selected funerary and ritual objects add context to a Valley of the Kings visit without turning the museum into an encyclopedic collection.

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Ahmose I and Ramesses I at Luxor MuseumRoyal Mummies

Ahmose I and Ramesses I

18th · 19th Dynasties

The royal mummy hall connects two founders of major New Kingdom dynasties and helps frame Luxor’s political history.

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The strongest Luxor Museum routes for an evening, half day or full day

Keep the route geographically clear and use the museum to deepen the monuments rather than compete with them.

1.5–2 hours

Focused museum visit

  • Start with the cachette statues.
  • Continue to Sobek and Amenhotep III.
  • Study the Akhenaten talatat and colossal bust.
  • Finish with Tutankhamun and the royal mummies.
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East Bank half day

Karnak, Museum and Luxor Temple

  • Visit Karnak during the cooler morning period.
  • Use Luxor Museum for Theban context.
  • Walk or transfer south along the Corniche.
  • Finish at Luxor Temple, ideally near sunset.
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Full Luxor day

West Bank plus evening museum

  • Begin with the Valley of the Kings.
  • Add Hatshepsut Temple and selected West Bank stops.
  • Return to the East Bank for the museum session.
  • Finish with illuminated Luxor Temple.
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Planning note: Seasonal sessions, prices, gallery access and photography rules can change. Confirm official information close to your visit.

Luxor Museum on the East Bank Corniche

Trusted Sources

Confirm current Luxor Museum tickets and hours before travel

Egypt Tours Club pages help build the itinerary. Use authoritative sources for last-minute ticket, opening-hour and access changes.

EGOfficial Ticket PortalAvailability, visit dates and ticket purchases.↗ETAExperience EgyptOfficial Egyptian Tourism Authority museum overview.↗LXExplore LuxorLocal visitor reference for seasonal sessions and practical planning.↗

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Connect Luxor Museum with the strongest nearby archaeological sites

Use these related pages after choosing the museum as part of your Luxor itinerary.

Luxor TempleSee the discovery site of the museum cachette.→Karnak TemplesConnect the talatat reliefs to their original setting.→Avenue of the SphinxesWalk the monumental East Bank connection.→Valley of the KingsContinue the New Kingdom story on the West Bank.→Hatshepsut TempleAdd Deir el-Bahari and Eighteenth Dynasty context.→Luxor Day ToursCompare guided full-day routes.→Luxor Travel GuidePlan the city, monuments and practical route.→Top AttractionsBrowse more Egypt Tours Club attraction guides.→

Helpful Travel Answers

Luxor Museum questions before you go

Direct answers for tickets, hours, highlights, photography and route planning.

Where is Luxor Museum?

On the East Bank Corniche, roughly midway between Luxor Temple and Karnak.

What are Luxor Museum opening hours?

The museum uses seasonal morning and evening sessions. Reconfirm your exact date on the official ticket portal.

How much are Luxor Museum tickets?

As checked on 3 August 2026, listed foreign admission is EGP 400 for adults and EGP 200 for eligible students.

How long does Luxor Museum take?

Allow 1.5–2 hours for the main works, or about 2.5 hours for a slower label-focused visit.

What are the most important works?

Prioritize the Luxor Temple cachette statues, Sobek and Amenhotep III, Akhenaten talatat and bust, Tutankhamun objects, and the mummies of Ahmose I and Ramesses I.

Are royal mummies displayed?

Yes. Ahmose I and Ramesses I are displayed in the wing opened in 2004.

Can I take photographs?

Rules can vary by gallery and object. Confirm with staff, do not use flash and do not use a tripod without authorization.

What can I combine with Luxor Museum?

On the East Bank combine it with Karnak, the Avenue of the Sphinxes and Luxor Temple; with a full day add the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.

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Fit Luxor Museum into a well-paced archaeological itinerary

Share your hotel, travel date, number of visitors, guide language and monuments already booked. Egypt Tours Club can combine the museum with Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Avenue of the Sphinxes, Valley of the Kings or Deir el-Bahari without overloading the day.

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