The Umm Kulthum Museum located behind the Al-Azhar Mosque and the Naguib Mahfouz Museum in Manial El-Rawda, under the supervision of the Cultural Development Fund headed by Waleed Qanoush, announced a great initiative by announcing free entry for all visitors May 15 to 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This announcement comes as part of the celebration of International Museum Day, established by the International Council of Museums in 1977. Every May 18, this day is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of museums in society by highlighting their educational, cultural and artistic role.
This annual event, which is held around the world, aims to raise public awareness of the importance of museums as vectors of education, culture and the arts. Museums and cultural institutions organize various events and activities to highlight the contribution of museums in the promotion of knowledge and creativity.
The initiative of the Umm Kulthum Museum and the Naguib Mahfouz Museum to offer free tours during International Museum Week demonstrates their desire to make culture accessible to a wide audience and to celebrate Egypt’s cultural heritage. By opening their doors free of charge, these museums offer everyone the opportunity to discover and appreciate the country’s artistic and cultural heritage.
In this period when culture plays an essential role in our lives, it is important to support and promote museums as places of knowledge, exchange and personal enrichment. By celebrating International Museum Day and offering free visits, the Umm Kulthum Museum and the Naguib Mahfouz Museum contribute to strengthening the place of culture in our society and encouraging the public to open up to new cultural experiences.
In conclusion, the initiative of museums to offer free visits during International Museum Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the cultural and artistic wealth of Egypt and to encourage the population to discover and appreciate the cultural heritage from the country. Free access to museums allows everyone to enrich themselves and marvel at the diversity and beauty of our common heritage.