Mummification Museum Luxor

Mummification Museum Luxor Located on Luxor’s Corniche overlooking the Nile, the Mummification Museum offers one of Egypt’s most fascinating deep dives into the sacred science of preservation for eternity. This compact but power-packed museum reveals what the pyramids don’t show – the actual process that made mummies last for millennia.

Why This Museum Stands Out

• The only museum worldwide exclusively dedicated to mummification techniques

• Houses real mummies of humans and sacred animals

• Displays authentic tools and materials used in the 70-day process

• Explains the religious symbolism behind each step

• Features an exceptionally well-preserved mummy of Masaharta, a 21st Dynasty High Priest of Amun

Must-See Exhibits

1. The Embalmer’s Toolkit

   • Bronze hooks for brain removal

   • Canopic jars (original and replicas)

   • Natron salt samples from Wadi Natrun

2. Sacred Animal Mummies

   • Crocodiles (Sobek)

   • Cats (Bastet)

   • Ibises (Thoth)

3. Interactive Displays

   • Step-by-step mummification process diagrams

   • 3D models showing organ removal

   • Animated videos of wrapping techniques

4. The Royal Connection

   • Recreated embalming tent like those used for pharaohs

   • Comparison between royal vs commoner mummification

The Science Behind the Magic

Learn how ancient chemists perfected:

• Dehydration using natron salt

• Preservation with plant resins and beeswax

• Bug prevention using cedar oil and bitumen

• Cosmetic enhancement with onion skin and henna

Visitor Tips

• Allow 45-60 minutes for full appreciation

• Combine with nearby Luxor Museum (10 min walk)

• Evening visits are cooler and less crowded

• Photography allowed (no flash)

Did You Know? The museum building itself was formerly the visitor center for the nearby Luxor Temple, adding another layer of history to your visit.