Gayer Anderson Museum, or Bayt Al-Kritliyya, is one of the most perfect examples of Islamic domestic architecture in Islamic Cairo; It is located beside Ibn Tulun Mosque. This museum consists of two houses.
The first house is on the east. It was founded by Hajj Mohammad Al-Gazzar in 1632. Later, this house was bought by a lady from Crete Island, so it is called Bayt Al-Kritliyya or Al-Kritliyya House.
The second one is on the west. It was built in 1540. It was called the house of Amna bint Salim. Later, these two houses were connected by a bridge.
But who is Gayer Anderson Robert Gayer Anderson was a doctor in the British army. He decided to stay in Egypt and bought this house in 1935. After Robert Gayer Anderson’s death, this house is changed to be a museum displaying Gayer Anderson’s collections like oil paintings and ancient Egyptian collections.
Let’s take a tour in the rooms of this house 1 – The Sabil Room or the public drinking fountain. Now, this room displays collections exhibiting the legends of the house.
2 – Then, after ascending a few steps on the west side of the house, you with find the loggia. Enjoy its view and taking amazing photos.
3 – Then, the reception hall, distinguishing with its Islamic decorations.
4 – The picture gallery. In this room, you will find the oil paintings and drawings collected by Gayer Anderson.
5 – Then move to the museum room to see the ancient Egyptian collections of Gayer Anderson.
6 – You will ascend to the roof terrace to be amazed by this view overlooking Ibn Tulun Mosque.
7 – At the end of your tour, you will find a room displaying Gayer Anderson’s medical tools because he was an obstetrician and gynecologist.
