Egypt has widened its digital ticketing network with the installation of new e-gates and self-service ticket machines at an additional group of major museums and archaeological sites, as part of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ broader push toward smart tourism.
The latest upgrades cover the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum, Hurghada Museum, Alexandria National Museum, and the Kom El-Shoqafa Catacombs, where a new self-service machine now allows visitors to purchase tickets for all Alexandria sites more quickly and conveniently.
Officials say the expansion aims to enhance the visitor experience, streamline entry procedures, and strengthen service quality across Egypt’s cultural attractions.
Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, noted that the enhanced system forms a central component of the ministry’s integrated electronic ticketing platform. Tickets can now be purchased through multiple channels, including the self-service machines, automated kiosks, and the official booking portal www.egymonuments.com.
He added that more museums and archaeological sites will be equipped with e-gates and self-service units according to the ministry’s rollout schedule.
Assistant Minister for Digital Services Mohamed Shaaban said the new e-gates are fully connected to the central digital ticketing system and function by scanning QR codes on electronic tickets. All transactions on the self-service machines are completed using bank cards, ensuring fast and secure payments.
The digital platform also incorporates the Experience Egypt mobile app and a unified booking hub for tour operators.
To date, the system has been activated at 110 museums and archaeological sites nationwide, including the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Saladin Citadel, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
