Mahmoud Said Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect to find one of Egypt's most important modern art collections tucked away in an Italianate villa in Alexandria, but that's the charm of the Mahmoud Said Museum. It feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping into the preserved world of the artist himself. The airy rooms, once his family's private apartments, are now filled with his powerful, often monumental, portraits and scenes of Egyptian life. This intimate setting creates a direct, almost personal, conversation between the visitor and Said's groundbreaking work.
Collection Highlights
The museum pulses with the energy of his most famous painting, 'The City,' a swirling, almost chaotic portrait of Alexandria. You'll also find his piercingly intimate studies of Nubian women and character-rich faces that seem to hold untold stories.
Visitor Information
It's nestled in the San Stefano district of Alexandria, right near the Grand Plaza mall—easy to spot and even easier to pop into for a cultural break.
Architecture & Building
Housed in Said's former family villa, the building is a beautiful example of early 20th-century Italianate architecture, all elegant arches, high ceilings, and a dignified facade that whispers of old Alexandrian grandeur.
Contact & Location
Address: Egypt Hotel, شارع دجله, المسله شرق, الإسكندرية, 21521, مصر
Phone: +20 3 5821688
Website: Visit Website
