New temporary exhibitions at the Mallawi, Luxor, and Suez museums highlight Egyptian history, symbolism, and heritage.

As part of the cultural and educational role played by Egyptian museums—and reflecting the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' commitment to diversifying public activities and enriching the museum experience—the Mallawi Museum (Minya), the Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art, and the Suez National Museum are organizing three temporary exhibitions. These cover diverse themes, including the history of the museums themselves, symbolism in ancient Egypt, and the significance of the color blue throughout the ages.

Dr. Ahmed Hamida, Head of the Museums Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that these exhibitions align with the sector's strategy to activate the cultural and educational roles of museums. The initiative aims to connect museum collections and history with the community through varied themes and display methods designed to appeal to all age groups, particularly children and youth.

"Mallawi Museum: An Archival Perspective"

To mark the tenth anniversary of the reopening of the Mallawi Museum in Minya Governorate, the museum is hosting a temporary archival exhibition titled "Mallawi Museum: An Archival Perspective—A Living Witness to a Revolution and a Nation's Will." The exhibition chronicles the museum's history and its journey to resume operations following the events of 2013, culminating in its official reopening in 2016; it will run for one month. If you are on a quick visit, "Egypt Shore Excursions" offers options tailored for brief trips from the port. We provide the "Best Alexandria Shore Excursions" for enjoyable, private tours. Take advantage of our special offers for the "Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port"; if you are traveling as a large group, the tour leader travels for free.

Ms. Gihan Nassim, General Manager of the Mallawi Museum, explained that the exhibition features a collection of documents, photographs, newspapers, and online news articles from 2013 to 2016. These materials document the challenges and efforts involved in bringing the museum back into operation within a span of less than three years.

She added that the exhibition highlights the events of 2013, including the storming, destruction, and looting of the museum’s collection, as well as the tragic death of staff member Sameh Ahmed Abdel Hafiz. It also showcases international reactions and UNESCO’s efforts to prevent the trafficking or sale of stolen artifacts. Furthermore, the exhibition sheds light on the public's role in returning artifacts, the work of staff, curators, and conservators in recovering and restoring the collection, and the building's renovation and the creation of a new exhibition layout leading up to the museum's 2016 reopening—as well as its ongoing cultural and educational role in the local community. You can also enjoy our Egypt travel packages, which offer over 17 categories to suit your preferences. We offer tours during the Christmas season, Egypt Christmas Toursallowing you to enjoy Egypt's wonderful weather; we particularly recommend the "Movenpick MS Royal Lily Christmas Nile Cruise" to explore these three famous cities. And if you are an adventure enthusiast, don't miss out on our desert safari tours in Egypt. We recommend a "Private Tour to Siwa Oasis Desert Safari from Cairo 5 Days 4 Nights" for a camping and sandboarding experience.