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Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

ArtClosed todayFrom £20Opera/Gezira (Metro Line 2, ~5 min walk)

يرصد Museum of Modern Egyptian Art، المعروف أيضاً باسم Gezira Center for Modern Art، مسار تطور الفن المصري الحديث منذ بدايات القرن العشرين وحتى الوقت الراهن. وهو جزء من National Cultural Centre في جزيرة Gezira Island، ويتشارك أرضه مع Cairo Opera House وPalace of Arts. يضم المتحف أكثر من 10,000 لوحة ومنحوتة، من بينها أعمال بارزة لـ محمود سعيد، وراغب عياد، ومحمد ناجي، وجاذبية سري، وإنجي أفلاطون، وتحية حليم، وعبد الهادي الجزار، وآدم حنين، وجورج البهجوري، ومحمود مختار. يستضيف الطابق الأول صالات العرض الدائمة، بينما تتناوب الطوابق العليا على استقبال المعارض المؤقتة. يخضع المتحف لإدارة Fine Arts Sector التابع لـ Ministry of Culture المصرية.

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Getting there

Cairo Opera House complex, National Cultural Centre, Gezira Island, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Nearest station: Opera/Gezira (Metro Line 2, ~5 min walk), Sadat (Metro Lines 1 & 2, ~15 min walk)

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Hours

Mon10:00–16:00
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
FriTodayClosed
Sat10:00–16:00
Sun10:00–16:00

Admission

From £20

20 EGP foreigners, 10 EGP Egyptians, 5 EGP students (per official Fine Arts Sector visitor info page).

Nearby

Egyptian Museum

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Museum of Islamic Art

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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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Grand Egyptian Museum

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum of Modern Egyptian Art cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum of Modern Egyptian Art is £20. 20 EGP foreigners, 10 EGP Egyptians, 5 EGP students (per official Fine Arts Sector visitor info page).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Modern Egyptian Art?
Museum of Modern Egyptian Art is open Daily 10:00–16:00, closed Fridays and public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of Modern Egyptian Art?
Museum of Modern Egyptian Art is located at Cairo Opera House complex, National Cultural Centre, Gezira Island, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, in the Zamalek, Gezira Island area of Cairo. The nearest stations are Opera/Gezira (Metro Line 2, ~5 min walk), Sadat (Metro Lines 1 & 2, ~15 min walk).
What can I see at Museum of Modern Egyptian Art?
المتحف الرئيسي في القاهرة للفن المصري الحديث والمعاصر، ويقع ضمن مجمع Opera House في جزيرة Gezira Island، ويضم أكثر من 10,000 عمل فني تعود إلى بدايات القرن العشرين وحتى اليوم.
Do I need to book Museum of Modern Egyptian Art in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Modern Egyptian Art?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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