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Museum of Islamic Art

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

Museum of Islamic Art 于1881年创立,1903年迁入专为其兴建的新马穆鲁克风格建筑,馆内珍藏着世界上最丰富的伊斯兰文物收藏之一。在总数超过10万件的藏品中,约有4500件文物分布展示于两层楼共25个展厅中。馆藏年代跨度从7世纪的伍麦叶王朝直至19世纪的奥斯曼帝国,涵盖精美雕刻木器、陶瓷、金属制品、玻璃与水晶制品、纺织品,以及以银墨书法书写的珍贵古兰经手抄本。馆内亮点包括一件马穆鲁克时期的克尔白钥匙,以及带有古老库法体铭文的纺织品。2014年1月,一辆汽车炸弹袭击了附近的警察总部,导致博物馆严重受损;经过大规模修复,博物馆于2017年重新开放。

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
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
SatToday09:00–17:00
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

Art34 min walk

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Art50 min walk

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?
Museum of Islamic Art 是世界上规模最大的伊斯兰艺术收藏机构之一,馆藏跨越13个世纪,坐落于 Bab al-Khalq 广场一座具有里程碑意义的新马穆鲁克风格建筑内。
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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