Egyptian Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hano on Sunday ordered to reopen the Museum of Islamic Ceramics to receive visitors starting from October 15, after 14 years of closing its doors for restoration and efficiency improvement.
This came during his inspection tour of the museum, affiliated with the Fine Arts Sector, to learn about the latest developments regarding its re-operation, its inclusion in the cultural infrastructure system, and to determine the extent of the museum’s readiness to receive the public.
He also looked into the reasons that delayed its reopening after the completion of the first and second phases of restoration, maintenance and efficiency improvement work.
The minister reviewed the current situation of the museum, directing the speedy completion of the necessary work for the museum to be ready to receive the public.
He assured that the ministry continues its efforts to develop and modernize its infrastructure, including cultural facilities and sites, especially those that have stopped operating.
Hano stated that the Museum of Islamic Ceramics is one of the most important ancient Egyptian museums, as it contains wonderful collections of rare ceramic products.
The history of the museum, located in the palace of Prince Amr Ibrahim, at the Gezira area of Zamalek dates back to 1924 (1343 AH) and is located on an area of 774 square meters, while the area of the garden is 35,592 square meters.
The museum includes 315 pieces of ceramics, which date back to different eras, and represent the various styles, manufacturing methods, and techniques that flourished in each of these historical eras and ages.
