Cairo Airport Museum - Terminal 2
The Terminal 2 departures area at Cairo Airport displays about 20–30 original objects from the pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods. Entry is free with a valid boarding pass once you are through security.
The Terminal 2 museum at Cairo International is the smaller companion to the Terminal 3 museum. It opened alongside the 2019 refurbishment of Terminal 2, and the airport museum idea itself was first trialled in 2016. Terminal 2 handles several international airlines, among them British Airways, Air France and many Gulf carriers.
There is less here than in Terminal 3, but the idea is the same: roughly 20–30 genuine objects covering the pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras, with labels in English and Arabic. You see them for free with a valid boarding pass once you have cleared security. Expect things like copies of royal jewellery, small shabti figures, Roman glass and Islamic pottery.
What to see
- Real antiquities in a free exhibit
- Objects from all four eras of Egyptian history
- Labels in more than one language
- A good way to fill a long layover
Visiting
- Opening hours: whenever Terminal 2 is operating
- Tickets: free; a valid boarding pass is required (after security)
- Best time: during a connection or a long wait before boarding
- Nearby: Terminal 3 museum, Heliopolis (15 minutes by taxi)
Getting there
Coordinates: 30.1219, 31.4056
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cairo Airport museum free?
Yes. All you need is a valid boarding pass. The cases are in the Terminal 2 departures area, after security.
What is on display in the Terminal 2 museum?
About 20–30 original objects from the pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods, labelled in English and Arabic. They often include copies of royal jewellery, small shabtis, Roman glass and Islamic ceramics.
Is there also a museum in Terminal 3?
Yes. The Terminal 3 museum is larger, with around 50 objects, and has been open since 2016.