Plan a visit

Come and see the story.

Visits are by registration, so that every group gets a guided tour and time for questions.

By registration

Tell us who is coming and when. We reply to confirm a date.

Groups of about 20

Classes, study groups, teachers, researchers, families and friends.

Free, with a voluntary gift

There is no admission charge. Donations help us keep growing the collection.

A recent group tour

Princeton Theological Seminary, September 2026

A seminary group toured the museum with Bishop Suriel, from the reading room to the vestments on display.

Visitors gather in the museum reading room, with Bishop Suriel by a carved wooden door
The reading room during the Princeton Theological Seminary tour, September 5, 2026.
Bishop Suriel stands beside a carved wooden door inlaid with crosses, greeting visitors
Bishop Suriel welcomes the group beside the carved door.
An embroidered white vestment with gold vines and icons, and a gold pastoral staff, laid out on a round table
Embroidered vestments and a pastoral staff on display.

Request a visit

We use your details only to reply to your request.

We reply within 3 working days. The museum's location is sent with your confirmation.

Before you come

What will I see?

An introductory gallery on two thousand years of Coptic history, then galleries on the modern period, the library, and a short lecture or discussion.

Who can visit?

Senior high school students and older, university students, teachers, researchers and anyone curious about the story, of any background.

How long is a visit?

About half a day.

Is there a cost?

No. Voluntary donations are welcome.

Can I explore from home?

Yes. The archive of seven magazines, 1894 to 2015, is searchable online at any time.

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