Nubian MuseumAbout Nubian Museum
The Nubian Museum in Aswan is a museum dedicated to the history, archaeology and culture of Nubia and the Nile Valley. It opened in the late 20th century to collect and display material from Nubian sites that were affected by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Permanent displays cover archaeological finds, traditional crafts, and reconstructions that illustrate daily life and cultural practices across Nubian history. The museum provides context on the relocation of Nubian communities and the broader heritage of Upper Egypt and northern Sudan.
The museum was established to safeguard and interpret Nubian material culture rescued from sites flooded by the dam and to present that heritage to visitors to Aswan.
The Nubian Museum is located in the city of Aswan in Upper Egypt, serving visitors to the region and those exploring Nile Valley sites in and around Aswan.
- Focus: Houses collections and displays focused on Nubian history, archaeology and traditional culture, intended to preserve heritage affected by Nile River dam projects.
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Best Time to Visit Nubian Museum
Best visited November through March for comfortable weather and fuller programming.
Weather & Climate near Nubian Museum
Nubian Museum's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 10° - 24° | 17° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 3.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.7h |
| February | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 0 mm | clear | 33% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.2h |
| March | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 23% | 3.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 20° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 18% | 3.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.6h |
| May | Ideal | 24° - 40° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 15% | 3.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.2h |
| June | Ideal | 26° - 42° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 15% | 3.3 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.5h |
| July | Ideal | 27° - 42° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.4h |
| August | Ideal | 26° - 42° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 18% | 3.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Ideal | 24° - 40° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 21° - 37° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 26% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 15° - 30° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 2.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.8h |
| December | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 0 mm | clear | 44% | 2.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.5h |
How to Get to Nubian Museum
Located along the Corniche in Aswan, the museum is easily reachable from the city center. Taxis and local buses run along the Corniche; most hotels in Aswan arrange transfers. The museum is a short drive from Aswan Railway Station and the main Nile-boat docks.
Tips for Visiting Nubian Museum
- Start with the rooftop terrace for a view over Aswan and the Nile-the museum's layout is chronological and the panorama helps orient the exhibits.
- Don't skip the contemporary Nubian village reconstruction; it's small but vivid and explains the cultural displacement after the Aswan High Dam.
- Bring sunscreen and plan the visit for morning hours when Aswan is cooler and the museum is less crowded.