The Palace Of Arts
About This Museum
You'd never guess that this elegant, domed palace on the banks of the Nile was originally built to be a royal garage for opera-goers' cars. Today, its cool, marbled halls provide a serene escape from Cairo's buzz, where light pours in from high windows onto a surprisingly eclectic mix of art. It feels less like a formal institution and more like wandering through the lavish, art-filled home of a particularly cultured relative. The collection is a delightful jumble, spanning everything from Pharaonic artifacts to contemporary paintings, all curated with a distinctly personal touch.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the hauntingly beautiful portraits by Egyptian modernist Mahmoud Mokhtar or the intricate mother-of-pearl inlaid furniture that looks like it's straight out of a pasha's palace. The ground floor often features powerful temporary exhibitions from across Africa and the Arab world.
Visitor Information
Tucked away in the Zamalek district on Gezira Island, it's a perfect cultural pitstop. It's wonderfully uncrowded compared to the big museums, so you can actually enjoy the art in peace.
Architecture & Building
Imagine a grand Beaux-Arts villa with soft, creamy yellow walls and a distinctive green dome, blending European elegance with subtle orientalist flourishes.
Contact & Location
Address: VW Garage, 19 The Martyr Corridor, Al Hay Al Asher, Nasr City, Cairo Governorate Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt 11771, محور الشهيد, مدينة نصر, مدينة القاهرة الجديدة, القاهرة, 11771, مصر
Phone: +20 2 27367627
