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Museum of Islamic Art

ArtHistoryOpen until 5pmFrom £340Mohamed Naguib (Metro, ~850m)

Fondé en 1881 et installé depuis 1903 dans son bâtiment actuel, un édifice néo-mamelouk conçu à cet effet, le Museum of Islamic Art abrite l'une des collections d'objets islamiques les plus riches au monde. Environ 4 500 pièces sont exposées à travers 25 salles réparties sur deux étages, extraites d'un fonds total de plus de 100 000 objets. Les collections s'étendent de la dynastie omeyyade du VIIe siècle jusqu'à l'Empire ottoman du XIXe siècle, et comprennent des boiseries finement sculptées, des céramiques, des pièces de métal, du verre, du cristal, des textiles ainsi que de rares manuscrits coraniques enluminés à l'encre d'argent. Parmi les pièces remarquables figurent une clé de la Ka'ba datant de l'époque mamelouke ainsi que des textiles portant d'anciennes inscriptions coufiques. En janvier 2014, un attentat à la voiture piégée visant un commissariat de police voisin a gravement endommagé le musée ; après une longue restauration, celui-ci a rouvert ses portes en 2017.

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Port Said Street, Bab al-Khalq Square, Cairo 11638, Egypt

Nearest station: Mohamed Naguib (Metro, ~850m), Attaba (Metro, ~1.8 km)

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
ThuToday09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From £340

Student: 170 EGP. Free for seniors 60+, disabled visitors, and children under 6.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access via side entrance (main entrance has steps). Elevator and accessible toilets available. Braille labels and sign language services offered. Limited disabled parking in forecourt (advance registration required).

Nearby

Egyptian Museum

Art23 min walk

Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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Giza Pyramid Complex

History166 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum of Islamic Art cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum of Islamic Art is £340. Student: 170 EGP. Free for seniors 60+, disabled visitors, and children under 6.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Islamic Art?
Museum of Islamic Art is open Daily 9:00–17:00, Fri closed 11:30–13:30. Last ticket 16:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum of Islamic Art?
Museum of Islamic Art is located at Port Said Street, Bab al-Khalq Square, Cairo 11638, Egypt, in the Bab al-Khalq, Downtown Cairo area of Cairo. The nearest stations are Mohamed Naguib (Metro, ~850m), Attaba (Metro, ~1.8 km).
What can I see at Museum of Islamic Art?
L'une des plus vastes collections d'art islamique au monde, couvrant 13 siècles d'histoire dans un édifice néo-mamelouk emblématique sur la place Bab al-Khalq.
Do I need to book Museum of Islamic 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 Islamic 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.
Is Museum of Islamic Art accessible?
Wheelchair access via side entrance (main entrance has steps). Elevator and accessible toilets available. Braille labels and sign language services offered. Limited disabled parking in forecourt (advance registration required).

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