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The museum officially opened completely to visitors on November 1, 2025, after a multi-stage “soft opening” process. It currently welcomes visitors to all its main galleries and sections.

Visit Information and Highlights

Here is up-to-date information about the museum:

• Location: It is located just 2 kilometers from the Giza Pyramids, west of Cairo.
• Tutankhamun Collection: King Tutankhamun‘s treasure, comprising over 5,000 pieces, the museum’s biggest attraction, is exhibited for the first time in history in a single area and as a whole.
• Grand Staircase: Dozens of giant statues and ancient artifacts are displayed in chronological order along this magnificent staircase, which is 6 stories high.
• Capacity: It holds the distinction of being the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization (approximately 490 thousand square meters).

Admission and Tickets

The museum is open to visitors every day of the week:

• Operating Hours: Generally between 09:00 – 18:00 (extended hours until 21:00 may apply on some days).
• Ticketing: It is recommended to purchase entrance tickets online through the museum’s official website (visit-gem.com) to avoid crowds.

This museum is not the world leader in terms of collection volume, but it is the world leader in another aspect.

Museum Size: Collection Volume and Exhibition Space Comparison

The size of museums is generally measured by two criteria: number of artifacts and exhibition area. The position of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in these lists is as follows:

Number of Artifacts (Collection Volume)

The Grand Egyptian Museum has approximately 100,000 artifacts. While this is a colossal number, it is not the museum with the most artifacts in the world. For comparison:

1. Smithsonian Institution (USA): Approximately 155 million objects (spread across many different museums).
2. British Museum (England): Approximately 8 million artifacts.
3. Hermitage Museum (Russia): Approximately 3 million artifacts.
4. Louvre Museum (France): Approximately 600,000 artifacts (only 35,000 are exhibited).

Area Where It Is World No. 1

The Grand Egyptian Museum holds the title of “the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization“. That is, instead of collecting mixed artifacts from all over the world like the Louvre or British Museum, it focuses entirely on Ancient Egypt and is unrivaled in this field.

Other Records That Make GEM Special

1. Tutankhamun’s Complete Treasure: The entire treasure of 5,398 pieces found in King Tutankhamun‘s tomb is exhibited together for the first time in history. While other museums only have certain pieces, here you can see everything from a needle to a thread.
2. Physical Size: With a total area of approximately 500,000 square meters, it ranks among the top 10 largest museums in the world based on exhibition area (6th place).
3. Visual Alignment: The museum building is designed at such an angle that when you look out from inside, you can see the Great Pyramids directly in front of you.