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	Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum The Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum was the first cultural project launched by the Egyptian government to pay tribute to a great contemporary sculptor for reviving sculpture in Egypt after its deep slumber. Mahmoud Mukhtar deserved credit for building a bridge between Egypt`s ancient and modern art by laying the foundation stone of the modern Egyptian sculpture movement. Regardless of his short-lived career, Mukhtar bequeathed a wonderful collection of sculptures to the nation. His masterpieces include Nahdet Misr (Egypt`s renaissance), the statue of nationalist leader Saad Zaghloul and Khamsin, which features an Egyptian woman caught in the sandstorm. The Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum designed by architect Ramses Wisa Wasef was opened on July 24, 1962. The museum, which stands out at El-Tahrir Street (next to El-Hurriya Garden), highlights wonderful architecture features. For example, the bridge, which connects the main gate to the museum`s halls, displays admirable proportions. The façade of the building reminds the visitors of the sculptor`s outstanding career. The internal details and the distribution of spaces are cleverly suggested. The Ministry of Culture`s decision to develop the Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum appreciated an ambitious programmes initiated by the Sector of Fine Arts to upgrade and modernize different art museums across the country. In addition to its main halls, which showcase the sculptor`s achievements, the Mahmoud Mukhtar has a multi-purpose hall allocated to different art and culture events. The building is provided with a high-level safety and security system, which includes CCTV and a warning system. According to its development plan, the museum has been provided by a central air-condition system; the exterior wall was restored in consistent with the entire building.. The garden was landscaped to celebrate the symposium of stones and related workshops. The development project, which cost LE3500000, was supervised by the SFA`s General Engineering Department. The museum`s first floor showcases Mukhtar`s sculptures, whether bronze, marble, stone, alabaster, basalt and granite. The new hall exhibits different sculptures and paintings; it also has a library and a workshop. The museum`s assets include Mukhtar`s memorabilia (two linen and wool coats, a wooden chair and a collection of photographs). The museum`s facilities include Mukhtar`s green marble tomb.

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