# Gayer-Anderson Museum vs Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo

> Gayer-Anderson Museum and Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo are two of Cairo's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed.

## Choose Gayer-Anderson Museum if…
Choose Gayer-Anderson Museum for Persian Room and Mashrabiya Windows of Bayt al-Kritliyya — admission is eGP 100 standard admission. Allow 1–1.5 hours.

## Choose Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo if…
Choose Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo for Mamluk Silver-Inlaid Basin and Iznik Ceramic Dish — admission is eGP 240 standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.

## Visiting both
Both are in Cairo. Their suggested visits (1–1.5 hours and 2–3 hours) fit into one full day if you start early.

- Gayer-Anderson Museum: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/gayer-anderson-museum/
- Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museum-of-islamic-art-cairo/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/gayer-anderson-museum-vs-museum-of-islamic-art-cairo/ — World Museum Guide.