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Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

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

The Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, also known as the Gezira Center for Modern Art, traces the development of Egyptian modern art from the early 20th century to today. Part of the National Cultural Centre on Gezira Island, it shares grounds with the Cairo Opera House and the Palace of Arts. The museum houses over 10,000 paintings and sculptures, including key works by Mahmoud Said, Ragheb Ayad, Mohammed Naghi, Gazbia Sirry, Inji Aflatoun, Tahia Halim, Abdel Hadi Al-Gazzar, Adam Henein, George Bahgoury, and Mahmoud Mokhtar. The first floor features permanent galleries, while upper floors rotate exhibitions. The museum operates under the Fine Arts Sector of Egypt's Ministry of Culture.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Mon10:00–16:00
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
Sat10:00–16:00
SunToday10:00–16:00

Address

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)

Admission

£20

Foreigner price per Fine Arts Sector (may be outdated — verify locally). Museum has been undergoing partial restoration; entry may be free during this period.

Visitor Information

How much does Museum of Modern Egyptian Art cost?
Adult tickets are £20. Foreigner price per Fine Arts Sector (may be outdated — verify locally). Museum has been undergoing partial restoration; entry may be free during this period..
What are the opening hours of Museum of Modern Egyptian Art?
Museum of Modern Egyptian Art is open Daily 10:00–16:00 (hours may vary — verify locally).. Check the museum's website for holiday closures and special hours.
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).

Daniel Csorfoly, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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