ABSTRACT
Egyptian museums have recently undergone several transformations to extend their social roles and become more relevant to society. Until recently, there has been limited focus on what this might mean for disabled people. Nevertheless, given the fact that museums are keen to expand their social responsibilities and contribute to the development of society, there seems to be an essential opportunity for the museums of Egypt to lead a shift in the public discourse and create social and institutional change that supports the rights of disabled people in Egyptian society. To understand how, this chapter will first explore the context of disability inclusion and access within Egypt. It will then discuss examples of emerging inclusive practices in some national museums, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and Egypt’s Capitals Museum, to ensure the potentiality of the Egyptian museums in combating prejudice and achieving human rights.
