Museum · Cairo
Umm Kulthum Museum
A biographical museum honouring the iconic singer Umm Kulthum, set in the historic Manesterli Palace on Roda Island in Cairo.
The story
The museum is dedicated to Umm Kulthum, the celebrated Egyptian singer, songwriter and actress known as the Star of the East. It stands in the Roda district of Cairo, inside the Manesterli Palace, which dates from 1851. It is counted among the leading cultural landmarks that celebrate the history of Arabic music.
Good to know
- The museum occupies the Manesterli Palace, which dates from 1851.
- The museum is located on Roda Island in Cairo.