Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo

What a lovely museum- the architecture alone is incredible. There was a student discount so I paid 170 pounds as a tourist, credit card only surprisingly. The art was incredible and well marked. The textiles and ceramics were my favorites. Personally, I can understand why the tone of the art descriptions is very proud. By the western world, Islam has been demonized despite their countless artistic and scientific accomplishments. Their art speaks for themselves. Their love for their country and each other radiates from the museum and people working there.

It was a fantastic experience at the Islamic Museum, especially thanks to Ms. Salma Hassan. She provided us with fascinating insights and great detail throughout the tour.

It's a great museum that shows how rich the Islamic arts are. I admired every piece they're displaying. The building itself should be considered as a work of arts too. It wasn't crowded at all. There were 10-15 visitors during my visit because usually tourists skip this place. There's a small gift shop there as well. Ticket was cheap. Staff were very caring, polite and welcoming. They even offered to let me wait inside till my driver arrived. I was about to enter through the wrong gate but the officers there guided me to the correct entrance. I also had some questions about the surrounding buildings and they gladly answered. Next time I'll bring my friends there.

The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo is simply magnificent. A wonderful discovery that truly enhances a visit to the city.

Not too big museum showcasing Islamic influences in everyday objects, architecture, and art. The section on calligraphy was my favourite.

Excellent cute museum. A great place to learn about the islamic art with great pieces of art along the various islamic periods. Visit duration: plan for 2 to 3 hours, enjoy the little stories documented in the museum. Price: very reasonable 340 Egyptians pounds, approximately 7 USD. How to get there: uber is your best bet, they can drop you and pick you up just at the door of the museum. Ask your Uber to avoid the Azhar area as it is a crazy traffic mess, or in other it is pure insanity that is unique. The museum is a little dark but that does not reduce the quality of the experience. Do not miss the inner open court. It is really nice and it was a great bonus. The calligraphy section is really nice, do not miss it. For the same day plan to visit Refaee mosque and Sultan Hassan Madrasa. 15 min away by Uber.

Amazinh Egyptian artifacts. I spent 4 hours, could have stayed longer.

Disappointing Visit to the Islamic Art Museum** I visited the Islamic Art Museum early this morning, and unfortunately, my experience was far from pleasant. The staff were unwelcoming and displayed an unnecessarily aggressive attitude, which made the visit uncomfortable. Additionally, there was a lack of clear signage regarding the rules, particularly about videography. I was unaware that videography was prohibited, as there were no visible signs indicating this. To my surprise, one of the staff members called security and attempted to fine me for breaching the rules. This felt unfair and poorly communicated, as I had no intention of violating any policies. While the museum itself houses beautiful artifacts, the overall experience was marred by the staff's behavior and the lack of clear guidelines. I hope the management takes steps to improve visitor communication and ensures a more welcoming atmosphere in the future.