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Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

ArtClosed · Opens 10amFrom £20Opera/Gezira (Metro Line 2, ~5 min walk)

El Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, també conegut com a Gezira Center for Modern Art, recorre l'evolució de l'art modern egipci des de principis del segle XX fins avui. Situat dins el National Cultural Centre, a l'illa de Gezira Island, comparteix recinte amb la Cairo Opera House i el Palace of Arts. El museu acull més de 10.000 pintures i escultures, entre les quals destaquen obres cabdals de Mahmoud Said, Ragheb Ayad, Mohammed Naghi, Gazbia Sirry, Inji Aflatoun, Tahia Halim, Abdel Hadi Al-Gazzar, Adam Henein, George Bahgoury i Mahmoud Mokhtar. La primera planta acull les galeries permanents, mentre que les plantes superiors alberguen exposicions temporals que van canviant. El museu depèn del Fine Arts Sector del Ministry of Culture egipci.

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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
ThuToday10:00–16:00
FriClosed
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

History14 min walk

Museum of Islamic Art

Art34 min walk

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

History55 min walk

Grand Egyptian Museum

History136 min walk

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?
El principal museu d'art egipci modern i contemporani del Caire, situat dins el complex de l'Opera House a l'illa de Gezira Island, amb més de 10.000 obres des de principis del segle XX fins a l'actualitat.
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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