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Greco-Roman Museum, Alexandria

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Founded in 1892, the excellent Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria displays a vast collection of fascinating finds from the city and surrounding region.

Housed behind a Neo-Classical facade bearing the Greek inscription MOYXEION (mouseion; "museum") are 27 halls of exhibits, primarily classical statues and sarcophagi, and an attractive garden. Notable among the exhibits are many finds from the Temple of Serapis, an important shrine in ancient Alexandria.


Quick Facts on Greco-Roman Museum

Site Information
Names:Greco-Roman Museum; Greco-Roman Museum, Alexandria
City:Alexandria
Country:Egypt
cat:Museums
style:Classical
Dates:1892
Visitor and Contact Information
Address:Mathaf al Romani St., Alexandria, Egypt
Coordinates:31.199289° N, 29.907011° E  (view on Google Maps)
Opening Hours:Daily 9am-5pm (museum closes 11:30am-1:30 pm for prayers on Fri)
Cost:LE16 adults, LE8 students
LE10 camera fee, LE100 video camera fee
Phone:03/4865820, 03/4876434
Website:www.grm.gov.eg
Lodging:View hotels near this location
Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

Map of Greco-Roman Museum

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References

  1. Greco-Roman Museum - official website
  2. The Graeco-Roman Museum - Frommer's Egypt

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Title:Greco-Roman Museum, Alexandria
Author:Holly Hayes
Last updated:02/25/2010
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