Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Opens Beside Giza, With Tut’s Treasures On Full Display

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened beside the pyramids with a large state ceremony, tight security, and a drone light show over the desert sky. Leaders and royals from 70 countries attended the GEM inauguration, which Egypt timed to welcome the public from November 4.

What You’ll See First

You step into a vast glass atrium and face a 3,200-year-old giant, the Ramses the Great statue. A six-story Grand Staircase lined with figures leads your eye toward the pyramids. Twelve main galleries trace the story from prehistory to Roman times, with clear themes and easy paths.

The headline draw is the complete King Tutankhamun collection, shown together for the first time since 1922. You find beds, chariots, a golden throne, the gold coffin, and the famous mask, alongside thousands of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Why This Museum Matters Now

The project began in 2005 but faced years of delays due to unrest and other crises (political change, financial difficulties, and a global pandemic). It is a one-billion-dollar complex that can display around 50,000 items, with more in storage and simple VR stops for context. A new pedestrian bridge links the museum to the Cairo Giza Pyramids, so you can move between both sites on foot or by electric carts.

Officials expect up to five million visits a year. That target supports the Egyptian economy and a broader bet on Egyptian tourism. Roads were repaved, a metro station is under construction at the gate, and Sphinx International Airport sits 40 minutes away. These moves aim at a faster tourism recovery in Egypt.

Quick Facts For Your Plan

• Public opening date, November 4, tied to Carter’s finding of Tut’s tomb.

• 24,000 square meters of permanent displays inside a pyramid-inspired facade.

• Bridge access to the pyramids, plus electric vehicles on site.

• The goal is to make Egypt's cultural heritage easy to explore in one place.

Bottom Line

You get the world’s most complete story of the pharaohs in one stop. The Grand Egyptian Museum puts Tut, Ramses, and thousands more within a short ride of the Sphinx. 

For travellers, it is simple. Plan time, book early, and see the new heart of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). That is why this opening is a win for Egyptian tourism and a clear sign that Egypt is ready to host the world.