Alexandria
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Modern · opened 2002
- PeriodModern · opened 2002
- LocationAlexandria
- Opening HoursDaily 10:00 – 19:00
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina was opened in 2002 as a memorial to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once the greatest centre of learning in the Mediterranean world. Its building is a giant tilted disc of glass and granite, inscribed with characters from 120 writing systems.
Inside, the main reading room rises through eleven terraces under a glass roof, and the complex also houses the Antiquities Museum, the Manuscripts Museum, a planetarium and several research centres.
What you will see
- The main reading room and its glass roof.
- The Antiquities Museum and the Manuscripts Museum.
- The Sadat Museum and temporary exhibitions.
- The planetarium and the Aswan granite exterior wall.
Practical tips
- Guided tours are included in the main library ticket.
- Photography rules vary by area — check at the entrance.
- The library is closed on some public holidays; check ahead.
Tickets
| USD | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Foreigners | $6 | $2 |
| Egyptians | $1 | $1 |
Official ticket prices published by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, converted from Egyptian pounds at a rate of EGP 50 = USD 1. See the official page Last checked: 2026-09-23
Opening Hours
- Sunday 10:00 – 19:00
- Monday 10:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday 10:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday 10:00 – 19:00
- Thursday 10:00 – 19:00
- Friday 10:00 – 19:00
- Saturday 10:00 – 19:00
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