Featured story8 min
Conservation
How the gold mask was packed and moved
Inside the seven-month operation that brought Tutankhamun's mask 27 kilometres across Cairo, in a custom-built crate with three independent climate systems.
March 20268 min read
Stories
From the museum, between the cases.
Short essays from curators, conservators, and our visitor team — published when one of us has spent enough time on something to tell it carefully.
Architecture A short history of the Grand Staircase
Eighty-seven royal statues, six pharaonic dynasties, one continuous climb — and the design decision that almost made it a ramp.
February 20266 minVisitor notes What we mean by 'timed entry'
A friendly explainer on why some galleries use a 90-minute window, what happens if you arrive late, and how to plan around it.
February 20264 minCurator's pick Five objects to find in your first hour
A senior curator's personal shortlist for the visitor with only one hour and a strong opinion about not feeling rushed.
January 20265 minObject story The smallest object in the Tutankhamun wing
It is two centimetres long, made of carnelian, and almost everyone walks past it. We think you shouldn't.
December 20253 minVisitor notes Getting to Giza: the honest guide
Taxis, the new tram line, the ride-share trick that locals use, and a frank note on what to expect at the gate.
December 20257 min