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Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

ArtOpen until 4pmFrom £20Opera/Gezira (Metro Line 2, ~5 min walk)

Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, המכונה גם Gezira Center for Modern Art, מתאר את התפתחות האמנות המודרנית המצרית מתחילת המאה ה-20 ועד ימינו. המוזיאון, המהווה חלק מ-National Cultural Centre באי Gezira Island, חולק את שטחו עם Cairo Opera House ועם Palace of Arts. במוזיאון מוצגות למעלה מ-10,000 יצירות ציור ופיסול, ובהן עבודות מרכזיות של Mahmoud Said, Ragheb Ayad, Mohammed Naghi, Gazbia Sirry, Inji Aflatoun, Tahia Halim, Abdel Hadi Al-Gazzar, Adam Henein, George Bahgoury ו-Mahmoud Mokhtar. הקומה הראשונה מציגה את גלריות האוסף הקבע, ואילו בקומות העליונות מתקיימות תערוכות מתחלפות. המוזיאון פועל בחסות Fine Arts Sector של Egypt's Ministry of Culture.

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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
FriClosed
SatToday10:00–16:00
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

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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?
המוזיאון המרכזי בקהיר לאמנות מצרית מודרנית ובת-זמננו, השוכן במתחם Opera House באי Gezira Island, ומציג למעלה מ-10,000 עבודות מתחילת המאה ה-20 ועד היום.
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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