This Islamic architectural masterpiece was the home of a rich family from Crete. There are actually two medieval houses, joined together, restored and refurnished by Major Gayer-Anderson, an Englishman who lived in them from 1935 to 1942.The houses are well preserved and give a good idea about the level of luxury and comfort that could be attained by wealthy people of Cairo about three hundred years ago.Major Gayer Anderson was a great collector of Oriental art and the main pieces of his collection are on display in various thematic rooms, named according to the origin of the exposed artifacts: Persian, Byzantine, Egyptian, Chinese, Indian, Syrian (or Damascus Room) and so on.The light, filtered through mashrabiya windows, creates a magic ambiance all over the place. The polychrome fountain, Ottoman tiles, alcoves, multicolor cushions, richly decorated ceiling beams and coffee tables give visitors the feeling of Oriental movie stage.Even a few scenes from a James Bond series movie were shoot here.

A very nice experience to visit this amazing museum and house. I spent like 1 and half an hour inside enjoying the place details.P.S. there are limited parkings for cars.

The house is very nice as are the collections from around the world. Unfortunately, our experience wasnt great because the ticket seller asked for a 10 pound tip because I got a student/teacher discounted ticket and was then forced getting the guide. When we said that we wanted to go alone he said he had to come to turn on the lights. He then continued to give a full tour despite our request. It was a frustrating experience. Pictured here is the guide waiting to take people around. Btw, he is nice and informative but at times he would whisper information to and not my girlfriend (such as Gayer Anderson bring gay), which seemed odd. Again, we just wanted to enjoy the place on our own.

In my way to Gayer-Anderson Museum 😉 In Arabic بيت الكريتلية او متحف جاير أندرسونThe building takes its name from Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha, who resided in the house between 1935 and 1942 with special permission from the Egyptian Government. The museum is noted for being one of the best-preserved examples of 17th-century domestic architecture left in Cairo, and also for its vast collection of furniture, carpets, curio, and other objects.

An ancient Arabian house filled with monuments gathered by major Gayer Anderson from all over the world

Outstanding museum, they have more artefacts than they know where to put. You will see things from Egypt, Persia, China, and India. The entire house is still furnished with the original antiques Major Anderson brought. Its just phenomenal.

A nice decorated house containing an impressive number of artifacts from around the world.

A gem that mustnt be left out when visiting Cairo. One star deducted as even in this little haven a guide basically forces his presence on visitors just to be able to hassle them for some money.

The Gayer-Anderson Museum is located adjacent to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun off of Abd al-Magid al-Labban (Al-Salbiyya) Street in Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo. It is most conveniently reached by taxi. The nearest station on the Cairo Metro, the Sayyida Zeinab station, is approximately 1 km to the west. The museum entrance can be reached through the main entrance to the mosque, or through a separate entrance toward the rear of the complex.As of January 2020, entrance fees were LE 60 for foreign adults, LE 30 for foreign students, and LE 10 for Egyptian nationals. A camera ticket costs an additional 50 pounds although mobile phone camera photos are allowed at no additional charge.

The Gayer-Anderson Museum is one of the best-preserved buildings of 17th-century, so its architecture is really unique and worths the visit. It also has a big collection of furniture, carpets and other objects, organised in the rooms to show the folklore traditional art of the ottoman era.Be careful at the entrance! The fee is 60 LE per person, included photos with mobile phone. You have to pay more only if you want to use a camera to take photos!

It was a beautiful experience, one feels like he went in a time capsule. Items are displayed very professionally. They offer a free guide which is really helpful as they kniw where all the light switches are and show you the hidden areas, also its very easy to get lost inside or miss a room or 2.

Beautiful Old House which has been transferred to a museum, its excatly next to Ahmed Ibn Tukun Mosque just door to door and you can visit both of them in the same time, the museum used to be called Beit El Kretlia it has lost of beautiful classical art facts and a small garden definitely worth a visit .

Amazing old house belongs to the beginning of modern Egypt era about the 17th century, saved on its original status with its furniture and owner belongs, the place provides a guide to take on a tour inside and explains everything 👍

Very good old Islamic house to visit to see Islamic agricultural

There is a lot of history to see and hear about, it is a peaceful place gives you a lot of satisfaction. Words cant describe it it is just beautiful

Visited on 4/9/20 and the museum was open, with all rooms accessible. 65le fee for tourists seems reasonable. Ibn Tulun mosque next door well worth a visit too.

This is the best preserved old house in cairo with wide collection of furniture, art works and monuments, my two sons and me loved the place and highly recommend.

One day is not enough. It includes multiple museums in one place for different Egyptian and non Egyptian ages.

A must if you are in Cairo. Beautiful and authentic preserved Egyptian home that truly is a gem.

Very nice place to visit but should be avoided during hot weather as there no ventilation method inside also not recommended for people with medical conditions.Expect that you will be going up and down some high stairs during the visit. Ask for someone to explain the background of the house owner as there are not any labels in the house and do not miss going up to the roof there you can take the best photos.

Lovely place with the smell of history in every corner

Very interesting museum in an over 500 years old house

Amazing place, takes you back in time, and among different cultures.

Very interesting, like taking a step back in time. Guide was very helpful and the building and furniture were exquisite.

One of the best and sadly underated places in cairo.I would highly recommend any one who is interested in ANY culture to visit this museum and look for the best tour guid Mr. Ashraf. He is Multilingual very well educated tour guid who has 30 years experince in this place

The museum was nice with great exhibition.

Very good place , with a lot of things to see.

This place is very rich, very beautiful and inspiring. Its a part from Ahmed Ibn Tolons mosque. Youll find a lot of old peices from all kinds and times.

Hidden gem, would definitely recommend it.

Amazing collection of antiques and artifacts.

The place is fascinating. Lots to see and a very reasonable price to kill an hour or two.Unfortunately, people from the museum like to just join you or your group, start telling you things about items, and then request you pay them.... Rather insistently.....Sadly very common all over Egypt.

It is so wonderful to discover this awesome place. I have been there for almost two times and every time I have got a chance to experience it differently. The tickets price is so cheap for Egyptian, it’s for free if you are a student tho. The good thing about it is you can witness a different ancient architecture style and walk through the history.Highly recommend!

Good but Expo better 😁

An amazing place, with historical furniture and an artistic sense. Simple , yet royal.The guide was of a great help to get good information.Definitely go, and take your kids along.Proud to have such a place to visit

The museum is breathtakingly beautiful, but be careful with the cashier he will pretend to not have change and only give you your change if you start threatening him with the police!!

Full of very precious old antiques and rooms with different culturel decoration iranian, syrian, english style...etc.. plus it is very big and may needs app. 3 hours to cover it all

One of the best experiences that i have ever had 👌🏻 the place is 2 old houses that have a huge amount of different kinds of architectural details and designs

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! Touring this house and observing its architectural and historical details was incredible! Definitely worth your visit and your photography ticket! A guide will also show you around, describing every detail of every room. Dont miss out on this.

Amazing houses! Must to see it!

Worth visiting

Wonerful museam, I am proud that I am one of the Egyptian International Art Exhibition 3 to 11 Sept. 2020, sharing my 2 of my best paints: Cupid World and Heart of All of Us

Nice tour. It was actually interesting to see the different rooms and kinda felt how they lived. Saw the swcret hiding places, knocked on the doors the lady style and men style. Interesting! Not the top of the liat of things to do but interesting as I did this in my 16 hrs layover. I had already gone to the pyramids before, thats my they werent on my list...

This is a great museum and there are a lot of things you can see this museum. Even though you would be tired from visiting the next door Ibn Tulun Mosque I would highly recommend seeing this place. You can do it at your own pace and there are many rooms in this museum to see and each have their unique things to see. If you have the Cairo pass then you dont pay the entry fee but you will have to pay to take photos. If our dont want to pay for the photo pass just dont take photos at the ground level and the levels above are fine. There are museum care takers who will show and explain the different rooms and best to pay them a little token upfront. James Bonds Spy Who Loved Me was shot in one of the terraces. There is also a secret hidden room which is impossible to find unless the caretakers show it to you.Please dont miss and go at your own pace, and there are stairs to climb to visit each room.

Rather amazing illiteration of the life of a great lieutenant

One of my favourite places in Cairo, such a hidden gem! It is an oasis of serenity in this megalopolis chaos!Apparently the guided visit is short, so DYI !I love the architecture, the artifacts, the garden and the book/gifts shop. The tales of the kritlia book is great! The house had been associated to some interesting fairy tales:)

By far the awesomest place I’ve been to in Cairo. There are in total 62 rooms and everything is gorgeous. rooms are themed from Persian, English, Turkish, Indian, Damascus, Chinese. The craftsmanship that goes into all the woodwork in this house is exceptional.

It was the first time I ever heard about the Gayer museum and Im so happy that I gave it a visit .. the place is amazing there is a free guide who can guide you through out the place .. it consists of two big old houses connected togeather with a bridge .. the stories are amazing, the place is full of artistic paintings and stuff from India,Iran , ancient Egypt . Please dont miss it also you have an extra bonus visiting the Ibn toulon mosque just next to the museum.

After the online page states the museum is open, and a trip to a sketchy part of town to see the museum. You guessed it- CLOSED. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED. And Uber has gone so another 10 minute wait for uber! Can’t say what the actual museum is like as it is CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED.ITS DEFINITLEY CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED.

Nice museum takes you back more than 400 years ago.. amazing collection by Gayer Anderson placed in rooms, each representing a country. There is a free guided tour. Photos are not allowed unless you purchase a photography ticket (50 EGP). Look for the ostrich egg !

Amazing houseThere are many rooms one visit not enough will go there again

A must visit if you visit Cairo. An unbelievable collection. Also visit Marahouse in Luxor which is a guesthouse. Her dining room and reception areas reminds of this museum.

A jewel of a museum, just next to the Ibn Tulun Mosque, an absolute must in Cairo

Nice oriental old house with lots of antique

Unlike anywhere else. He collected some nice artifacts

This small museum is created by a British person in Egypt. It was the house of a women of Greek origin. Next to it another house of another women. They joined the two houses in one museum. You pay a small fee to enter. If you have an extra time in Cairo pay a visit. Especially it is located just next to ibn Tulon mosque.

Rich place with monument and variety of historical pieces ( pharonic , Islamic, cpotic). Documentation for Egyptian life style during 1930 till 1945

It was owned by Gary who was King Farougs doctor. Actually, they were 2 houses before he merged them into 1. The house is rich with interesting ancient collections from almost every where. The only problem is the bad location with narrow roads.

A v.well preserved house of the islamic era..highly recommandable

Incorrect opening time, open ONLY till 15h!!! Such a killer for traveller, as we planned and arrived there, CLOSED. No second chance.

Its good place to visit and there are some other places to go

An amazing place you should visit as Egyptian or tourist

Beautifully preserved oriental-english house, jam packed with artifacts. Like stepping into the past. Loved it and would recomend for anyone in love with the Middle East.

One of the most wonderful and beautiful museums around the world its full of history and historical pieces it will takes you to the time of all the civilizations which were in egypt in the past ... please go there and visit the home of gayer Andersonwhich became later a museum and takes his name to honor him and honor what he did to egypt

Not much to see and a bit far from public transportation like metro and so but it is still a museum and a very unpopular one

I enjoyed it wz its stories the furniture from all over the world

This place isnt busy most of the time. When you step in its like youve stepped back in time. Many of the original furnishings are still inside, along with some belongings of the British doctor who last lived here. Ask to see the secret door for women in the upper part of the guest meeting room!

A great must go museum, just near to Ahmed Ebn Tulun mosque, the tour takes around 60-90 mins

I heard too much about it so I was so excited. But it was more than my expectations. Its incredible that you cant go just once and get enough

Wonderful place to visit so different

Great place to visit will take you back in history opens by 9.00 am you will pay for the entry ticket and your camera use

Very cool museum. Something off the trail of the ancient... and into the modern age of Egypt. Which is arguably more interesting.

Amazing and must see. You need to read about him and also connected to Ibn Tulun Mosque. Recommended.

One of the best authentic museums in Cairo, the collection is legendary, it takes you in a tour in the world very quickly

An otherwordly enclave in the heart of old Cairo

Amazing place every room take you from time to time and from country to a whole another country .. this man is incredible he traveled around the world and and brought some thing from their .. I definitely recommend it to you 😃✌

One of the best things I have seen in my life time.. am not exaggerating but its awesome... It has things from several parts of the world and I simply love it

The place is great with too many antiques from all over the world also the architecture is great and breathtaking.

This place still has its ancient essence in all rooms and house utilities ❤️

If you wanna leave the every day life .. And feel like an old Prince or princess .. This museum is the best place to try these feelings

Love that place

A very good place

Amazing old House and great museum

Very nice place. Gayer Anderson loved Egypt from the bottom of his heart.

I didnt feel comfortable at this house even if it is full of antiques but still there is something wrong with this place

Definitely worth it!

Best amazing place i see it

A medieval house dating back to the Mamluk time. Restored by Gayer Anderson by a special permission from the Egyptian government.

A fantastic historical house, used by many owners through time, and now is fantastic museum

Very interesting but as there is no AC I suggest going during the cooler part of the year

It left a very special impression on me as Egypt left on Gayer-Anderson. Theres a variety of the architecture and the collected pieces from a lot of cultures and places.

The most beautiful hall of under restoration

Arabisc everywhere and a game of thrones atmosphere

Amazing 16th c home attached to the most beautiful mosque

Its a great way to go back in time while watching all those amazing pieces.

A place full of the world richness.

Wonderful place!

Impressive art collection, definitely worth more than one visit!

Beautiful ve use, with a good English speaking guide in the house

Amazing place for collectors. Have a room of different culture.

A unique museum which brings you back to the 16th century Islamic Cairo