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Museum of Modern Egyptian Art

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

Il Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, noto anche come Gezira Center for Modern Art, ripercorre l'evoluzione dell'arte moderna egiziana dai primi anni del Novecento fino ai giorni nostri. Parte del National Cultural Centre sull'isola di Gezira Island, condivide gli spazi con la Cairo Opera House e il Palace of Arts. Il museo custodisce oltre 10.000 tra dipinti e sculture, comprese opere fondamentali di Mahmoud Said, Ragheb Ayad, Mohammed Naghi, Gazbia Sirry, Inji Aflatoun, Tahia Halim, Abdel Hadi Al-Gazzar, Adam Henein, George Bahgoury e Mahmoud Mokhtar. Il primo piano accoglie le gallerie permanenti, mentre i piani superiori ospitano mostre temporanee a rotazione. Il museo dipende dal Fine Arts Sector del Ministero della Cultura egiziano.

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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

Art55 min walk

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?
Il principale museo del Cairo dedicato all'arte egiziana moderna e contemporanea, ospitato all'interno del complesso dell'Opera House sull'isola di Gezira Island, con oltre 10.000 opere dai primi anni del Novecento a oggi.
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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