Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of
Islamic Art is considered one of the greatest in the world with its
exceptional collection of rare woodwork and plaster, as well as metal, ceramic,
glass, crystal, and textile objects of all periods, from all over the Islamic
world. It houses more than 102,000 objects. The Museum carries out archaeological
excavations in the Fustat Area and has organized a number of National and
International Exhibitions. It has been closed for renovations since 2003, but
is set to re-open on September 1st, 2010.