The largest museum dedicated to ancient Egypt is about to open completely (here’s what you will find)

Are you ready to discover the largest museum in the world dedicated to ancient Egypt? After more than two decades of planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (Gem) prepares to completely open its doors the 3 July 2025 After a partial opening at 60% in October 2024. Located a few kilometers from the pyramids of Giza, this ambitious project represents The largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, the pharaonic one.

The museum, which covers an area of 50 hectareshouses more than 100,000 finds, many of which had never been exposed to the public. Among the main attractions are the COlossal statue of Ramses II, 11 meters high and placed at the entrance, and the extraordinary Tutankhamon collection which will be presented in full for the first time. This section will include not only the famous golden mask, but also wagons, jewels and ritual objects intended for the afterlife.

The structure was designed by the Irish study Heneghan Peng Architects, which created a modern design capable of dialogue with the surrounding landscape. One of the most fascinating characteristics is the Large staircasewhich leads visitors through a path of statues of pharaohs and divinities, culminating in a spectacular view of the pyramids.

There will be immersive and technological experiences

In addition to the exhibition galleries, the Gem will offer immersive and technological experiences, including virtual reality and interactive installationsto bring the public closer to the history of ancient Egypt. It will also be possible to observe the live restoration of some findslike the second Cheope’s Solar boat, currently under conservation.

The opening of the museum has been expected for years due to delays due to political instability, economic crises and global pandemics. However, the Egyptian government wanted to make the event a historical moment, with one inauguration ceremony that is expected to be spectacular And it will involve not only the museum area, but also other archaeological sites in the country.

Gem is not only a cultural institution, but also a key element for Egyptian tourism. With the reopening of post-pandemic tourist flows, the goal is to attract At least 5 million visitors per year. The proximity to the new Sphinx International Airport and the improvement of local infrastructures will make the museum easily accessible from all over the world. Entrance tickets will be differentiated: Egyptian citizens will pay one reduced ratewhile foreign tourists will have variable prices based on the experiences offered.