The Governorate of Al Gharbiya is known for its ancient history, so no wonder that the Egyptian Government chose the year 1913 for the establishment of a Museum of Archeology in this city. However, very soon the museum was shut down and its content were put in storage. The museum re-opened in 1935, and was closed for a second time. Finaly, the Museum was opened to the public on 29 October 1990. It is on five floors; antiquities are exhibited on the first four floors, while the fifth floor contains the administration department, storage facilities, and a conference room.