Gayer-Anderson Museum
Explore two beautifully preserved historic Cairo houses filled with mashrabiyya screens, decorated ceilings, courtyards and an eclectic collection of Islamic, Ancient Egyptian and Asian art gathered by Gayer-Anderson Pasha.
Sayyida Zaynab / Al-Saliba
Historical Overview
The museum consists of two Ottoman-era houses joined together. The first was built in 1545, while the second dates to 1631 and became known as Bayt al-Kritliyya. Gayer-Anderson began living in the houses in 1935, furnishing them and displaying his collection. The record contains older operating information, but current tickets and opening hours should be checked against a dated authoritative source before travel. Do not rely on legacy prices or schedules as current facts.
Why Visit?
This is one of Cairo's strongest historic-house experiences because the architecture, interiors and collections are presented together, directly beside Ibn Tulun Mosque.
What to See
- Historic architecture and courtyards
- Mashrabiyya screens
- Decorated ceilings
- Gayer-Anderson Pasha's eclectic art collections
Getting There
Destination
متحف جاير أندرسون
من فضلك وديني متحف جاير أندرسون جنب مسجد ابن طولون
Media Gallery
The beautiful historic courtyard of the Gayer-Anderson Museum