Built in 1800 A.D., the museum derives its stellar reputation from having Islamic artifacts from India, Iran, Andulisia, and China. This makes its collections highly diverse both in origin and nature of art.
The displayed artifacts include everything from carpets, coins, wooden work, and much more, like inscribed rocks, pottery, textiles, and colored windows. ►
Built in 1800 A.D., the museum derives its stellar reputation from having Islamic artifacts from India, Iran, Andulisia, and China. This makes its collections highly diverse both in origin and nature of art.
The displayed artifacts include everything from carpets, coins, wooden work, and much more, like inscribed rocks, pottery, textiles, and colored windows. The carpet collection in the museum includes carpets that go back to 1949 and were the property of Ali Pasha Ibrahim, making it one of the most priceless collections in the world.
Not only does the museum hold the most valuable Islamic art, but it also has a library on the first level, which has a rare collection of books related to Islamic history, architecture, medicine, and more.
You will also find a fascinating collection of displays from the Mamluk Period, which was one of the most influential periods in Egyptian history. The collection includes chandeliers, lamps that were used in mosques, a candleholder dating back to the reign of Sultan Qaitbey in 1473, and much more.
Perhaps one of this museum's most enchanting things is the Islamic ceramic art collection. An art that flourished in the early Islamic age, Islamic ceramics now has a dedicated courtyard to showcase its beauty.
As for the wooden collection, it does not fail to impress with some of the most beautiful displays from The Fatimid Period, including jewelry, ornaments, and statues. Some of the wooden artifacts there were even taken from the Western Fatimid Palace. The collection also has items from the Mamluk and Ottoman periods.
The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday to Thursday and from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, then from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays. The ticket window closes at 4:00 PM.
The ticket for foreigners costs EGP 180 and EGP 90 for students. As for Egyptians or Arabs, it costs EGP 20, and for students, it costs EGP 10.
An adult must always accompany children and are not allowed to run inside or tamper with exhibits.
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