Port Said Military Museum

Welcome to the Port Said Mil-i-tar-y Museum, an institution that stands as a guardian of the city's heroic and often turbulent modern history. While Egypt is world-renowned for its pharaonic past, this museum focuses on the…

The museum's outdoor area is a striking display of armored vehicles and aircraft that have played central roles in the various conflicts on Egyptian soil. As you walk through the garden, you are surrounded by the heavy metal of…

Step inside to the primary hall dedicated to the 1956 Su-ez War, a conflict sparked by President Ga-mal Ab-del Nas-ser's nationalization of the Su-ez Canal. For scholars of history, this event marked the definitive end of the…

This section of the museum takes us back to the roots of modern Egypt: the Revolution of July 23, 1952. This was the moment when the 'Free Officers,' led by Mo-ham-med Na-guib and Ga-mal Ab-del Nas-ser, overthrew King Far-ouk and…

This gallery covers the period between 1967 and 1973, known as the era of the 'War of At-tri-tion' and the 'Yom Kip-pur' or 'Oc-to-ber' War. This was a time when Port Said was on the front line, with the city often within range…

As we move toward the final interior halls, the museum takes a more intimate turn, focusing on the individuals who led these campaigns. This gallery houses the personal possessions of famous Egyptian military commanders,…

The final hall we will visit connects the military history of the museum to the maritime heart of Port Said: the Su-ez Canal. This section features detailed models of the various types of ships that have traversed the canal, from…

As we exit the Port Said Military Museum and emerge back into the sunlight of the modern city, we carry with us a profound appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit. We have journeyed through the fire of the 1956…