Ahmed Shawky Museum Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel

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Ahmed Shawky Museum- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Egypt; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Ahmed Shawki Museum, located along the Nile Corniche in Giza, Cairo, is dedicated to the life and work of Egypt's renowned poet and dramatist Ahmed Shawki (1869–1932). Housed in a white palace surrounded by a garden, the museum was opened in 1977, though the building dates back to 1914. It features bronze statues, including a replica of Shawki’s likeness by sculptor Gamal El-Sagini. Inside, the museum showcases Shawki's personal library, manuscript drafts, and a collection of his poems and photographs, alongside tributes to his influence on Egyptian music and culture, including his connection with composer Mohammed Abdel Wahab. The upper floor preserves Shawki’s bedroom and his wife’s elegantly furnished room, offering a glimpse into the poet’s private life and legacy.

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Reviews of Ahmed Shawky Museum

Elsebaei

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-16

Quite historical villa related to Ahmed Sawky
Om Hameed

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-03

First of all Photography isn't allowed so keep that in mind. The guide there is so helpful she explained everything in details without skipping anything and she didn't got bothered no matter how many times she got asked. The ticket price is 10 EGP if you'r not Egyptian citizen.
Amira mohsen maarouf

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-16

Quiet elegant place in the heart of the town and see the river nile and so near to the zoo and the authentic Nile street🤍🤍
Ahmed El-Shaffee

4
Reviewed: 2023-01-07

This place takes visitors to over a hundred years back, when the beauty of Arabic language was highly recognized and well utilized in a very beautiful way. Also, the political and culture events of that time could be felt in the place's corners vibes. I was surprised to see that Egyptian visitors are granted a free pass to this museum on the first Saturday of every month. The visit also includes the company of a tour guide, again free of charge.
Hanan Khashaba

4
Reviewed: 2021-12-17

A small museum, it is the house of the well known poet Ahmed Shawky, it is not so stunning, very few pieces of Ahmed Shawky belongings, and the little left not preserved well, no display for his books or even the famous songs played, thankfully there is one employee who explains the areas of the small house, and one guard who keeps an eye on you with an annoying way, photos are limited for 4 photos only I don't know why, it is so annoying