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Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

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

Le Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, également connu sous le nom de Gezira Center for Modern Art, retrace l'évolution de l'art moderne égyptien depuis le début du XXe siècle jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Rattaché au National Cultural Centre sur l'île de Gezira, il partage son enceinte avec le Cairo Opera House et le Palace of Arts. Le musée conserve plus de 10 000 peintures et sculptures, parmi lesquelles des œuvres majeures de Mahmoud Said, Ragheb Ayad, Mohammed Naghi, Gazbia Sirry, Inji Aflatoun, Tahia Halim, Abdel Hadi Al-Gazzar, Adam Henein, George Bahgoury et Mahmoud Mokhtar. Le premier étage accueille les galeries permanentes, tandis que les étages supérieurs présentent des expositions temporaires. Le musée dépend du Fine Arts Sector du ministère de la Culture égyptien.

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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

Art14 min walk

Museum of Islamic Art

Art34 min walk

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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Grand Egyptian Museum

Art136 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?
Le principal musée d'art égyptien moderne et contemporain du Caire, installé au sein du complexe de l'Opera House sur l'île de Gezira, qui présente plus de 10 000 œuvres du début du XXe siècle à nos jours.
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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