The Museum Of Time

The Museum of Time is a visionary interior design concept that redefines how history is experienced and interpreted. Located in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, this project creates a transformative cultural destination where visitors seamlessly journey through time — from prehistoric civilizations to a speculative future — using immersive and interactive spatial design.

The design intention focuses on fostering an educational and emotionally engaging experience through a radial, organic plan inspired by the cyclical nature of time. This fluid movement allows visitors to transition between eras without abrupt separations, encouraging a holistic understanding of human civilization. Exhibition zones are carefully arranged to follow a chronological timeline, covering key eras such as Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Classical Greece, Ancient Rome, Medieval, Islamic Golden Age, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, 20th-century transformations, and concluding with a speculative Future World of Tomorrow.

Each zone is defined by tailored materiality, lighting, and interactive technologies that reinforce the character and atmosphere of its era. For example, natural and textured finishes evoke ancient periods, while high-tech materials and kinetic installations express the futuristic narrative. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are integrated to enhance storytelling, transforming passive observation into active participation.

The museum’s narrative environment supports continuous engagement through sensory design, advanced exhibition techniques, and dynamic circulation paths. Inspired by organic forms like spiral galaxies and tree rings, the spatial flow strengthens the thematic continuity of time, celebrating progress while respecting heritage.

In addition to its educational value, the Museum of Time contributes to Egypt’s growing cultural and tourism sectors. By providing an inclusive and adaptable design that embraces future technologies and cultural exchange, it positions itself as a landmark experience for diverse audiences. Ultimately, the Museum of Time showcases how interior architecture can transcend static exhibition spaces to become an interactive, emotionally resonant journey through humanity’s shared story — past, present, and future.

Project area: 21,525 sqm
Conceptual student project
Year of design: 2025
Status: Unbuilt / Graduation project
Software used: AutoCAD, SketchUp, D5 Renderer, 3ds max, Photoshop
Educational institution: Galala University
Bachelor of Interior Architecture

Ghada Mohamed Habib ElMidana (Student Designer)
Supervisors: Dr. Reem Hesham, Dr. Fakhry AlAzazy, Dr. Adnan AlHalwagy
Teaching Assistants: T.A. Salma Hosni, T.A. Hisham Maarouf