Museum of Modern Egyptian Art is located inside the Egyptian Opera House in El Zamalek. The idea of establishing a museum to exhibit modern Egyptian art masterpieces was first introduced in 1925 by Mohammed Mahmoud Khalil, The current building of the museum was established in 1936, and now displays more than 10,000 paintings and sculptures that represent the development of the Egyptian art movement from the pioneers of the early 20th century to the contemporary art trends. Among the most celebrated artists whose works of art are displayed in the museum are: Mahmoud Mokhtar, Mohammed Nagui, Youssef Kamel, Ragheb Ayyad, Ahmad Sabri & Mahmoud Said. The building is now contributing to the development of the fine art movement in Cairo and the region.