After thescheduled opening on July 3, we have the official date. The Grand Egyptian Museum will officially open its doors to the public on November 1, 2025. The announcement came from Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during a Cabinet meeting held in the New Administrative Capital. According to the statement, President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi gave his final approval to the date, marking a long-awaited milestone for Egypt’s cultural and tourism sector. The official confirmation comes after a long preparation and completion phase involving numerous ministries and institutions. The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Pyramids of Giza, was conceived as one of the largest archaeological museums in the world and aims to become an international landmark for the appreciation of ancient Egyptian heritage. Spanning 120 acres, the project is set to be one of the most ambitious ever, backed by an investment exceeding $1 billion, or about 920 million euros.
At the meeting, Madbouly gave specific instructions to all ministries and agencies involved to complete the activities still underway and ensure that the museum and the entire surrounding area are fully ready for the opening. The goal is to present the event as effectively as possible in every respect, from infrastructure to logistics, from security to welcoming visitors and official delegations. The museum’s opening presents itself as a historic occasion, destined to have international resonance. The opening ceremony will be accompanied by a series of high-profile side events, involving prominent personalities from different countries.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is designed to house more than 100,000 artifacts. Indeed, it is the largest collection of ancient Egyptian archaeological artifacts ever assembled in one place, and a major part of the exhibition will be devoted to the treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, many of which will be shown to the public for the first time. The stated goal is to create a museum hub that will also contribute to the development of cultural tourism, which is considered a key component of Egypt’s economic strategy. The GEM(already partly accessible) is divided into 12 main rooms, organized according to dynasties and historical periods. Epochs represented include the Third Intermediate Period, the Late Period, the Greco-Roman period and the New Kingdom, which saw pharaohs such as Ramses II and Tutankhamun reign. Other sections will be devoted to the Middle Kingdom and the Old Kingdom, the period of maximum development of pyramid architecture. Each roomhouses at least 15,000 artifacts, including statues and everyday objects, while a six-story staircase is set to offer panoramic views of the pyramids and accommodate monuments and exhibits. The museum also integrates children’s spaces, augmented reality, restaurants, stores, a Conference Center and an Auditorium, aiming to attract a diverse audience.
According to the premier, the museum represents one of the most relevant cultural initiatives in contemporary Egypt, with the ambition of attracting visitors from all over the world and strengthening the country’s position as the custodian of one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in history. The government thus aims to make the museum a symbol of revitalization and cultural centrality on a global scale. The inauguration will also be a test of the Egyptian authorities’ ability to manage complex and globally significant events. With less than three months to go until the official date, preparations are therefore entering their final phase. With President Al Sisi’s final approval and the coordination required by Madbouly, the Grand Egyptian Museum is on its way to becoming a new landmark in the international museum scene.
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