Gayer-Anderson Museum, Cairo, Egypt

17th-century house turned museum showcasing Egyptian architecture, furnishings, costumes, art & more.

Gayer-Anderson Museum: 27H2+87Q، أحمد بن طولون طولون، As Sayedah, El Sayeda Zeinab
Date Picture Taken: February, 2024

The Gayer-Anderson Museum is located in Cairo, Egypt, and is named after its former owners, Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha and Dr. John G. Massey. The museum is situated in two historic houses, Beit el-Kretliya and Beit Amna bint Salim, which are located next to each other in the medieval quarter of Islamic Cairo.

I took an Uber to this area to visit several historic mosques and this museum.

The Gayer-Anderson Museum

Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha was a British Army officer who served in Egypt during the first half of the 20th century. He acquired the two houses and lived there for many years. The museum was established to showcase his extensive collection of art, furniture, and decorative items, as well as to preserve the unique architectural features of the houses.

At the center of the house is this courtyard

The Gayer-Anderson Museum opened to the public in 1954, and it provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a wealthy 19th-century Cairene family. Visitors can explore the intricately decorated rooms, courtyards, and gardens of the two houses, which feature a mix of Islamic, Ottoman, and Persian architectural styles.

Walked upstairs

Walked up another stairs

Walked downstairs

Walked another downstairs

Came out from the museum.  Next to the museum is this rather big mosque, but I was not able to find the entrrance.