In the last few decades Intangible heritage has recently become 
new topic for discussion within the international museum 
community on the role of museums in safeguarding IH and one 
of the major challenges facing the construction of local, regional 
and national identities. This thesis explores the significance of 
safeguarding intangible heritage and examine how can Museums 
work according to UNESCO convention 2003 and ICOM Seoul 
declaration 2004.
The purpose of this dissertation is to discuss the role of museums 
in preserving, documenting and exhibiting intangible heritage as 
a living culture. This thesis discussed integration of tangible and 
intangible heritage in museums and discussed Community 
participation with museums to represent and preserve their living 
heritage for the future generation's .Finally, examine the role of 
Egyptian museums towards preserve and exhibit intangible 
heritage.