Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Egypt and UNESCO discuss partnership to develop Cairo’s Agricultural Museum
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, met with Nuria Sanz, Director of UNESCO’s Cairo Office, to explore ways to enhance cooperation in the development of Egypt’s Agricultural Museum in Dokki, Cairo.
The meeting focused on preserving Egypt’s agricultural heritage and promoting the museum as a leading center for agricultural knowledge and cultural exchange, both locally and internationally.
Minister Farouk emphasized Egypt’s commitment to strengthening cultural and scientific ties with international organizations, particularly UNESCO. He described the Agricultural Museum as a vital treasure that reflects Egypt’s rich agricultural legacy, and highlighted plans to restore its global standing as the world’s first agricultural museum and the second largest of its kind after Budapest’s museum.
During a guided tour, Sanz explored the museum’s eight buildings, which house significant historical collections illustrating the evolution of agriculture and rural life in Egypt from ancient to modern times. She praised the museum as a “cultural and scientific beacon” that enriches knowledge and deepens agricultural awareness.
The two sides discussed proposed action plans, including conservation, modern exhibition techniques, UNESCO’s technical support and training, and strategies to promote the museum to international audiences. The partnership also aims to ensure sustainable preservation and improved visitor engagement.
Minister Farouk instructed relevant departments to coordinate with the Ministries of Tourism, Antiquities, and Culture to develop mechanisms for conserving and displaying the museum’s collections, and to open them to the public following UNESCO’s comprehensive evaluation.