Ace Egyptology inside the Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT // Yes, it is cheeky including a museum which hasn't even opened yet. But when it does finally unlock its doors - fingers crossed for 2020 - Giza's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) promises to become one of the world's great institutions. The largest museum ever devoted to one civilisation, this is where you'll come to understand the scope of Egypt's pharaonic history and gawk in mind-boggling wonder at the full caboodle of treasures unearthed in Tutankhamun's tomb.

 

What date will the Grand Egyptian Museum open?

2024
The museum is expected to open its doors to the public in the second half of 2024. Travelers planning to visit Egypt in 2024 should pay attention to the announcements of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for the official opening date. Additional visitor information.

What is special about the Grand Egyptian Museum?

GEM is the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. The Great Egyptian Museum, with an area of ​​490,000 square meters, displays about 100,000 ancient artifacts from 7,000 years of Egyptian history.

Is it possible to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum?

The GEM complex is now offering limited tours to test the site's readiness and visitor experience before the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Great Hall, Grand Staircase, Commercial Area and Outer Gardens.

Is the Grand Egyptian Museum the biggest in the world?

The Great Egyptian Museum is the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. A collection of King Tut's tomb and tens of thousands of other rare and unique archaeological finds has found a new home in a museum built on the Giza Pyramid Plateau.

How long does the Egyptian Museum take?

The average estimated time for the visit is about 2 hours. But this is purely indicative and depends on the taste and habits of the visitors, who can study a single object, a room or the whole museum.