The Museum of Islamic Art

Museum Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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What to expect

The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo is one of the greatest museums in the world, with an exceptional collection of rare woodwork and plaster artifacts, as well as metal, ceramic, glass, crystal, and textile objects of all periods, from all over the Islamic world. The museum has a vast collection of over 100,000 objects, with around 4,500 artifacts on display in 25 halls. The collection includes rare manuscripts of the Qur'an, with some calligraphy written in silver ink, on pages with elaborate borders. The museum also has a children's section, which provides a special guide and cartoons to help kids understand the greatness of Islamic civilization. Visitors can take photos with their mobile phones for free, but are asked to refrain from touching any exhibits or showcases, and to follow the rules and regulations to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all

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What to Do in Cairo? - 2022 Cairo Egypt

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Museum of Islamic Art, which is on the outskirts of Islamic Cairo district, close to Bab Zuweila

Highlights: We loved seeing the collection of Islamic art, and the kids enjoyed learning about the history of Islam ✨