# Gayer-Anderson Museum — Cairo, Egypt

> Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson lived in the joined seventeenth-century houses adjacent to the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 1935 to 1942. He bequeathed them and his collection to Egypt on his departure.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission: EGP 100 standard admission
- Address: 4 Mohamed Abd El-Hady Bek, Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo, Egypt
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours
- Official website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/museums/gayer-anderson-museum/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Persian Room — 17th-century interior · restored
- Mashrabiya Windows of Bayt al-Kritliyya — Ottoman craftsmen · 17th century
- Pharaonic Cat Statue — Late Period · c. 664–332 BCE
- Roof Terrace Reception Hall — Ottoman domestic architecture · 17th century

## FAQ
**Is the Ibn Tulun Mosque next door?**
Yes — visitors usually combine the two.

**Is the museum air-conditioned?**
No — but the thick stone walls and shaded courtyards keep it cool.

**How long should I spend at Gayer-Anderson Museum?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Gayer-Anderson Museum best known for?**
Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson lived in the joined seventeenth-century houses adjacent to the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 1935 to 1942. He bequeathed them and his collection to Egypt on his departure. Key highlights include Mashrabiya windows of the Bayt al-Kritliyya, Persian Room with painted niches, Roof terrace and reception hall.

**How do I get tickets for Gayer-Anderson Museum?**
EGP 100 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/museums/gayer-anderson-museum/

**Who was Gayer-Anderson?**
Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson was a British army doctor and Orientalist who lived in the house from 1935 to 1942 and amassed the collection displayed throughout the rooms.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/gayer-anderson-museum/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.