Umm Kulthum Museum, Biographical museum in Old Cairo, Egypt.
The Umm Kulthum Museum exhibits personal belongings, photographs, recordings, and documents of the celebrated Egyptian singer within the Monastirli Palace complex.
The museum, established in 1998 by the Ministry of Culture, occupies 250 square meters within the Monastirli Palace, constructed in 1851 on Roda Island.
The collection includes original song manuscripts, musical notes, films, and medals that demonstrate the influence of this Egyptian singer across the Arab world.
Visitors can access five computer stations in the Audio Visual Library Hall to explore songs, concert photographs, and newspaper articles from 1924 to 2000.
The museum contains personal letters exchanged between Umm Kulthum and various political leaders, documenting her connections with influential figures of her time.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1998
Website: http://umkalthoum.gov.eg
GPS coordinates: 30.00762,31.22488
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:30
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