Best Egyptian Museums Outside of Egypt

Egypt has long been a mysterious and inviting land, enticing everyone from Napoleon to modern travelers. The country bursts with history, culture and legend. Yet a trip to the Nile Valley is often too expensive or too much of a hassle for many of those who dream of mummies and pyramids. Fortunately, there are many places outside of Cairo that allow people to experience the grandeur of Egypt without making the long trek to the desert. Here are our picks of the best.

1. Museo Egizio
2. Metropolitan Museum of Art
3. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
4. The Louvre
5. Allard Pierson Museum
6. The Oriental Museum
7. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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