World's largest collection of Coptic art
Neighborhood: Old Cairo
Nearest Train: Mar Girgis
Phone: +20 2 362 8766 / + 20 2 363 9742
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Established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the world's largest collection of Coptic art. Its two wings contain fabulous artifacts (both secular and religious) produced by Copts throughout the ages. Exhibits are arranged roughly in chronological order, with the upper floor housing an exhibition of Nubian paintings salvaged from villages before they were flooded by the Aswan High Dam in the 1950s and 60s. Worth a look are the wonderful examples of paintings and textiles, as well as metal, wood, glass and ivory craftsmanship. If you're a history buff, check out the Nag Hammadi documents on the top floor. Admission is EGL 16 for adults and EGL 8 for students.
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Ancient Manuscripts at the Coptic MuseumJan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Egypt has always been famous around the world as the birthplace of papyrus, an early form of paper. This exhibition will open your eyes to a lesser-known Egyptian writing surface - gazelle skin. Whole volumes of writing are on display here, in Greek, Coptic, and Arabic, all on gazelle skin. See the beauty in this unique art form.
Fresco at the Coptic Museum
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Fans of fresco rejoice! Here at the Coptic Museum, you are invited to feast your eyes on a dramatic series of frescoes from over a thousand years ago. Most depict religious beliefs and the monastic lifestyle.
Ivory & Bone at the Coptic Museum
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
This exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of Egypt, by way of a plethora of carved ivory and bone artifacts. Admire the artistry inherent in simple combs, dummies, perfume accessories, charms, jewelry, and pots. Also on display are larger carved art pieces.
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An unexpected bonanza!
Since I was researching the early Coptic Church for an historical novel, I was delighted to see this...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 01 2007
nothing spectacular
The churches and cemetaries in Coptic Cairo are worth seeing but the museum did not have much on dis...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 08 2006
Above the usual standard
The newly refurbished Coptic museum is a wonder which must be seen to get a full view of Egyptian hi...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 22 2006
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