Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum, Art museum in Cairo, Egypt.
The Mukhtar Museum contains eighty-five sculptures made from bronze, stone, basalt, marble, granite, and plaster across eight exhibition rooms on two floors.
The museum building, designed by architect Ramses Wissa Wassef in 1919, preserves the artistic legacy of Mahmoud Mokhtar, considered the father of modern Egyptian sculpture.
The museum displays numerous sculptures reflecting Egyptian national identity, including a dedicated room featuring works related to political figure Saad Zaghloul.
Located on Sharia Tahrir in Gezira district, the museum provides visitors access to both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions during regular operating hours.
The basement of the museum contains the tomb of Mahmoud Mokhtar, making it both an exhibition space and the final resting place of the celebrated artist.
Address: El Tahrir, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270001 11111 11111
Website: http://egyptianmuseums.net/html/mahmoud_mukhtar_museum.html
GPS coordinates: 30.04064,31.22297
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:47
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