Museum of Modern Egyptian Art — Cairo Opera House

Museum of Modern Egyptian Art — Cairo Opera House

Join us on Friday, 21 August at 3:00 PM for a visit to the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art, located inside the Egyptian Opera House complex on Al-Gezira Land in Zamalek.

The museum houses an important collection of modern Egyptian art, offering a fascinating journey through the development of Egyptian painting and sculpture during the 20th century.

What we’ll see

The collection features works by some of Egypt’s most important modern artists, including:

• Mahmoud Mokhtar — Egypt’s pioneering modern sculptor, best known for Egypt’s Renaissance (Nahdat Misr).

• Mahmoud Said — renowned for his portraits, landscapes and depictions of Egyptian life.

• Ragheb Ayad — celebrated for his lively paintings of Egyptian rural life, traditions and celebrations.

• Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar — known for symbolic and surreal works exploring Egyptian society and culture.

• Gazbia Sirry — an influential modernist whose work explored women, society, urban life and political themes.

We’ll explore the galleries together and discuss some of the artworks, the artists behind them, and the development of modern Egyptian art.

Ticket Prices

Current published visitor information lists approximately:

• Egyptian adults: EGP 100
• Egyptian students: EGP 50
• Foreign visitors: EGP 100

Ticket prices are subject to change, so we’ll confirm the applicable prices at the museum on the day of the visit.

Meetup Details

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Museum of Modern Egyptian Art
Address: Inside the Egyptian Opera House, Al-Gezira Land, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate

Come join us for an afternoon exploring Egyptian art, culture and history in one of Cairo’s most interesting museums.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re already interested in art or simply curious to discover more about Egypt’s modern artistic heritage.