Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
More than 5,000 years ago ancient Egyptians established an enduring civilization that has captivated the world since its rediscovery. We’ve been enthralled with King Tut’s gold, Nefertiti’s beauty and Cleopatra’s wiles. It is time to uproot those stereotypes, address misconceptions and discover what life was really like for the people in ancient Egypt.