Gayer anderson museum egypt

Today this house is a museum, a treasure trove of Oriental furniture, glassware, crystal, antiquities, paintings, carpets, silks and embroidered Arab costumes. But it was the Egyptian antiquities of which he was most proud. These he acquired on his travels in the region, especially during his time as a recruiting officer when he had the opportunity several times a year to travel the length of the Nile.

(Major) Robert Grenville 'John' Gayer-Anderson

Secrets of the Gayer Anderson Museum in Cairo

Halim was believed to have been a coffee merchant and his merchandise supposedly came from Crete, hence the name. The second building was built in by Abdel-Qader al-Haddad and the two houses were joined by a bridge at the third-floor level. Collectively this complex is known as Beit al-Keritleya.

Ibn Tulun Mosque and Gayer Anderson Museum

The best time to visit the Gayer-Anderson Museum is during the spring and fall seasons. That's when the temperatures are milder and more comfortable for outdoor activities. Plus, you'll get to see the beautiful flowers blooming in spring, or experience the breathtaking autumn foliage in fall.