A summer training program at the museum for students of archaeology, tourist guidance and history faculties from various Egyptian universities
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has launched a comprehensive summer training program targeting students of faculties of archaeology and tourist guidance and history departments from various Egyptian universities, alongside offering a free guiding service for Egyptian visitors in cooperation with volunteers from the "Friends of the Egyptian Museum" initiative.
The program comes in the context of directives from Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, to build the professional capacities of young cadres and strengthen the link between academic education and the actual needs of the labor market in the tourism sector, helping to prepare a qualified generation that keeps pace with professional developments in this vital sector.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stressed that this initiative reflects the commitment of the ministry, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities with all its sectors, to its vital role in developing human resources, serving the community, and providing an interactive educational environment that fosters national belonging and contributes to preserving Egypt's civilizational heritage.
For his part, Dr. Ali Abdel Halim, Director General of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, noted that the training program aims to equip students with the necessary practical skills through comprehensive training inside the museum, including getting to know its various departments, exhibition halls, storerooms, and restoration laboratories and workshops. The training also covers the principles of classifying and registering antiquities, modern museum display methods, and preservation and maintenance techniques, in addition to the administrative and organizational side of museum work. The program is supervised by a select group of specialists working at the museum, including antiquities curators, restorers and tour guides, to ensure rich, high-quality training content that enhances students' readiness to enter the labor market after graduation.
As part of enhancing community participation, the "Friends of the Egyptian Museum" team continues to offer the free guiding service for Egyptian visitors during the summer, helping to enhance the visitor experience and support the spread of cultural and archaeological awareness among all segments of society.
