The museum was established in 1901 as part of the Egyptian Geological Survey, which had been started in 1896 under the direction of the Khedive Ismail.

[3] During World War II, most of the important samples were buried in the sand so they wouldn't be damage if the area was bombed.

The meteorite itself exploded and disrupted into thousands of fragments, ranging in size from minute millimeter-sized grains up to several centimeters.

Now there are comprehensive data on the Gebel Kamil meteorite, which represents one of the more interesting exhibitions in the museum, as well as Egyptian dinosaurs, and gemstones.

The museum organizes weekly public meetings to discuss the cultural and scientific interest of specific exhibitions.

This happened during the second month in office of the new director, who led immediately a comprehensive reform in the various sections of the museum.