About Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo

A museum focused on cultural art that stores over 100000 objects? That's correct. One of the oldest museums in the world, the museum is a walk down Islamic history and arts' lane. The display includes objects from as early as Prophet Mohammed's family's time. The artwork on display, divided into 20 categories, includes wooden frames, wire-work, rare versions of the Quran, as well as many day to day decorated objects such as vases and bowls, etc. There is also an extensive collection of Turkish pottery, a lamp collection and a tomb cover from 652 AD. There is a small library, research center, and a souvenir store as well. The museum is not very large, so you will be able to explore it fully in one go itself.

 

Must See

 

  • Kahert Elmouaz
  • Khan el-Khalili
  • Wekalet El Ghouri
  • Museum Of Modern Egyptian Art
  • Salah El Din Al Ayouby Citadel
  • Egyptian Museum

How to reach

There are many ways you can get to the Museum of Islamic Art such as Nile cruise, car, taxi, bus, etc that you can take to get to the Museum of Islamic Art, You can get the City Bus service and get down at Port Said Street Station.

Tips

  • This museum has some rare and good collection of real jewel where you will learn a lot about the history of the various dynasties that ruled over the Islamic world
  • The objects on display are well selected and are all extremely beautiful
  • You will find many art students working art pieces of their own, which is for school and not a sale, This adds to the museum experience. Hope you don't miss this live experience
  • It's definitely worth a visit to explore everything about Islamic cultures, religion, science, art, traditions, architecture, etc
  • English explanations accompany most of the collections as well as summary explanations of major Egyptian themes such as those under Fatimids, Mamluks, and the Ottoman.
     

Visit Time

Sunday:             9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday:             9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday:            9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:       9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:           9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday:                1:30 p.m .to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:            9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 

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Waiting Time

Yes because of the long ticket queue.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Entry fee is LE 120 and if you have a student card then you would get a discounted rate.

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 27.61°C

 

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