Augmented reality (AR) has been touted as the bridge between the physical and virtual worlds, as new technologies add information to real-world environments. This paper examines how an augmented reality guide can enrich museum visits by facilitating interaction and navigation. It seems that AR is an interesting tool for helping the visitor to do an active visual survey and to identify relevant facts, as well as looking at the artworks in a new insight. The study argues that the superimposing function of AR encourages the visitor to learn more about the context of cultural objects. This include: (a) comparing the distinctive aspects of an object or an artwork with other works; (b) exploring the creation process of objects by indicating the relevant or hidden details; and (c) supplying visitors with information that are usually accessible only to museum professionals. The aforementioned situations prompt the visitors to discover cultural objects, sculptures or any artwork in a playful, exciting and more memorable way. The paper has been concluded by proposing some applications about the future utilization of augmented reality in Egyptian museum context. The paper also sheds light on the ways by which using AR guide systems can alter, transform or enhance the museum visiting experience and the relations of Egyptian museums with their public.