Gayer-Anderson Museum

　　The Gayer-Anderson Museum is situated in Cairo, close to the Ibn Tulun Mosque, and is named after British Major John Gayer-Anderson (R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha), who lived there from 1935 to 1942.

　　The Gayer-Anderson Museum is the best-preserved 17th-century residential building in Cairo and is also renowned for the vast collection of items amassed by Gayer-Anderson. This 17th-century structure was built in 1632 and consists of two historic houses. John Gayer-Anderson purchased these two 16th-century private residences in the 1930s and undertook renovations in 1935 and 1942. Alongside the restoration, he furnished the houses with numerous antiquities, treasures, furniture, glassware, crystal items, carpets, silk fabrics, and exquisitely embroidered traditional Arabic garments. These antiques and artworks form the museum’s most significant exhibits.

　　In addition to viewing Gayer-Anderson’s personal collection, visitors can explore a series of themed rooms, such as the elaborately tiled Persian Room, the Damascus Room adorned with lacquerware and gold items, and the elegant Chinese Room, all of which offer a fascinating glimpse into different cultures.

　　Gayer-Anderson Museum Reason to visit: The best-preserved 17th-century residential building in Cairo Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: Egypt [Egypt] Province/State: Cairo Governorate [Cairo Governorate] City: Cairo [Cairo]