Nahla Zayed Visitors can explore the legacy of legendary Egyptian composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab free of charge this week, as the Cairo Opera House opens both the Mohamed Abdel Wahab Museum and the Musical Instruments Museum to the public from March 8th–12th, 2026.
The initiative coincides with Abdel Wahab’s birth anniversary month and forms part of the Opera House’s annual programme celebrating one of the most influential figures in the history of Arabic music. Both museums are located at the historic Arabic Music Institute in Cairo.
The Mohamed Abdel Wahab Museum offers a glimpse into the composer’s life and artistic journey through several exhibition halls. A dedicated Memories Hall documents his early life, his beginnings in music and Egyptian cinema, as well as his collaborations with leading writers and artists. Another section displays personal items from his home—including furniture, his private office, and belongings donated by his widow, Nahla El Qudsi.
The museum also features a cinema hall screening films in which Abdel Wahab appeared, alongside a digital listening room where visitors can explore his songs, recordings, and photographs through interactive displays.
Meanwhile, the Musical Instruments Museum showcases a rare collection of restored instruments, including a three-quarter-tone piano designed for oriental compositions, as well as the metal mandolin Abdel Wahab played in the song Aasheq El Rouh from the film Ghazal El Banat.
