TravelTrio

We have a trip-planning dilemma. Due to time constraints (which I will not go into, but they are real) we must choose between seeing the Aswan High Dam OR the Unfinished Obelisk OR the Nubian Museum. Appreciate all thoughts!

see_the_world7

I have not been to the Nubian Museum, but I did not think the Aswan High Dam or the Unfinished Obelisk were really worth the time. There are so many other great things to see that I wouldn't worry about missing those 2.

jerseysusan

I visited the High Dam and agree that it was nothing special. However I heard good things about the museum, sadly I did not see it.

NoFlyZone

The museum is most interesting.

althom1122

Definitely the museum. I saw all three. The dam and obelisk were on my list of over-rated sights. The museum, while not essential, was a pleasant way to spend an hour and a half. More details in my trip report. I hope you don't have to skip Abu Simbel.

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mowmow

Go for the Nubian museum

andonius

I saw the three of them and I'll choose the museum. The high damm has nothing especial except for the sights of Lake Nasser. The obelisk (and the querries in wich it's located) is interesting; but the museum has an excellent and complete exhibit of pharaonic and post-pharaonic art that will give you a complete idea of the Nubian area. It's very well organized in a modern and clean building and it really deserves the visit.

sandi

Museum!

evecolorado

Saw all three -- definitely the museum. Best by far.

Casual_Cairo

No Brainer - MUSEUM all the way.

I think you have your answer.

fluffnfold

Where is the Nubian Museum in relation to the airport? I have a 4-hour layover in Aswan next week (en route from Abu Simbel to Cairo), and I'm looking for something to do besides hang out at the airport. Is the museum do-able?

nadia25

The museum is more interesting in my opinion.

althom1122

It's about 45 minutes from the airport into town as I recall. It would be tight.

Percy

another vote fro the museum

Mr_Abby97

Take a pair of binoculars with you to the Museum. From the garden you can see the obelisk (way in the distance, but at least then you can say you "saw it")

TravelTrio

Done. Switched out the dam for the museum. Thanks for the definitive opinions -- that's what I like about this site.