Media reports say the museum project took a long time to complete — approximately 20 years. At the recent inauguration ceremony, presidents, prime ministers and members of royal families from around the world attended.

Large numbers of local people also participated in the ceremony, which featured a drone show and fireworks.

The Grand Egyptian Museum is based on antiquities and is the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, housing over 50,000–100,000 artefacts that span roughly 7,000 years of Egyptian history, from the pre-dynastic period through the Greek and Roman eras.

From Tutankhamun’s tomb more than 5,000 artefacts — including the pharaoh’s golden mask, throne, sarcophagus and other treasures — are a special focal point; the museum has allocated dedicated galleries for them. The massive statue of Ramesses II is displayed in the main hall.

Practical visitor information (current)

Location

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), near the Giza Pyramid Complex, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Giza Governorate. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Opening hours (regular & extended)

Regular: GEM Complex 08:30–19:00, Galleries 09:00–18:00 (last ticket purchase approx. 17:00).
Extended (starting Nov 4 / current schedule): On Wednesdays and Saturdays GEM Complex may stay open until 22:00 and galleries until 21:00 (last ticket purchase ~20:00). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Entrance fees (current published rates)

Official ticketing and recent reporting show the following typical price bands (Egyptian pounds):

• International / foreign adult: ~1,200 EGP (commonly listed in guides and ticket portals as 1,200–1,300 EGP). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• International students & children (eligible IDs): ~600 EGP. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Egyptian & some Arab citizens (reduced rate): ~200 EGP for adults; reduced student/child rates around 100 EGP. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Notes: guided-tour fees, special exhibitions, or combined/timed experiences may be charged separately (guided tours often cost extra). Prices reported across sources vary slightly as sites update; always confirm on the official ticketing portal before purchase. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Highlights & what to expect

• Complete Tutankhamun collection (more than 5,000 artefacts including the golden burial mask, throne and sarcophagi) — presented together for the first time. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Gigantic statue of Ramesses II in the main hall. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Large permanent galleries (tens of thousands of artefacts), conservation and education centres, and the Solar Boat display. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Tickets & booking

Tickets can be booked via the museum’s official ticketing portal (visit-gem). On-site ticket booths also operate (cards accepted at booths in many reports), but advance online booking is recommended because of demand. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Visitor tips

1. Book online in advance for preferred date/time — especially during peak season or holiday weekends. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
2. Allocate at least 3–4 hours (or longer) to see major galleries and the Tutankhamun rooms comfortably. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
3. Arrive early or visit on extended-hour days (Wed/Sat evenings) for a quieter experience. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
4. Bring a valid student card if you plan to buy reduced student tickets; ID checks are commonly required. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
5. Transport: arrange taxi/ride-share or a tour transfer — the museum sits on the Giza plateau road and is convenient to taxi access. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Contact

Official ticketing/contact shown on the GEM ticket site: +20235317344 and the ticketing portal contact.