Grand Egyptian Museum: Complete Visitor Guide
The world's largest archaeological museum — home to Tutankhamun's treasures and 100,000 ancient artefacts
About Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened in 2023 and is the world’s largest archaeological museum, situated at the foot of the Giza Plateau just 2 km from the pyramids. Spanning over 480,000 square metres, it houses more than 100,000 artefacts spanning 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history — including the complete, fully restored Tutankhamun collection of over 5,000 objects displayed together for the first time.
The museum is a remarkable feat of modern architecture — a vast glass-and-concrete structure designed to let visitors see the pyramids in the background as they walk through ancient history. The highlight is the Tutankhamun galleries, which display the famous golden death mask, the solid gold coffin, royal thrones, chariots, and everyday objects from the boy king’s tomb. Allow a minimum of 3 hours; dedicated visitors often spend a full day.
What to See & Experience
Tutankhamun Galleries
The complete, restored collection of King Tut's tomb treasures — 5,000 objects including the iconic golden death mask, solid gold coffin, chariots, and thrones.
Grand Staircase & Statues
The sweeping main atrium features a 13-metre standing colossus of Ramesses II and a monumental staircase lined with royal statues — a dramatic introduction to the museum.
Pyramid View Gallery
A unique feature: panoramic windows throughout the museum frame the three Giza Pyramids — you view ancient artefacts with the ancient monuments as a backdrop.
Practical Tips
Getting There
Most direct option — 30-40 min from Cairo Airport. Included in most tour packages.
Uber and Careem serve the GEM. Specify the Grand Egyptian Museum entrance, Giza.
Hotel pickup services depart from major Cairo hotels — included in most day tours.