Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum
5 El Tahrir St., El Gezirah, Cairo, Egypt
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The Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum, dedicated to the outstanding Egyptian sculptor, is located in Cairo, on the island of Gezira. The original building of the museum, decorated with bronze, stone, basalt, marble and granite, was built by the architect of Egypt Ramses Osya Wassef.
The museum opened in 1962. In 2003, extensive restoration work was carried out here.
The exposition of the museum presents 85 sculptures of Mukhtar, materials that introduce visitors to his life and brilliant work, which had a significant impact on the art of the country.
The building also houses the mausoleum of the famous master, where he was buried.