Grand Egyptian Museum, Archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt
The Grand Egyptian Museum is an exhibition building in Giza, near the pyramids, that brings together over 100,000 objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Its halls extend across wide floors with large windows that cast daylight over sarcophagi, statues, and reliefs.
Work began in 2002 after an international competition selected the Heneghan Peng architectural team. The opening was postponed several times, and the first galleries opened gradually to the public from the 2020s onward.
The museum carries the local name al-Matḥaf al-Miṣrī al-Kabīr, which refers to the great Egyptian collection. Its galleries present tools, papyrus scrolls, jewelry, and mummies that offer insight into everyday life across different eras.
Visitors should plan several hours for the tour, as the collections spread across multiple floors. Air conditioning keeps temperatures comfortable, and seating in the corridors offers space to rest.
The glass facade reflects the desert color during the day, blending the building into the landscape. Part of the collection sits in a restoration laboratory that visitors can view through large panels.
Location: Giza Governorate
Inception: 2025
Architects: Heneghan Peng, Roisin Heneghan
Official opening: November 1, 2025
Address: El Remayah Sq., Cairo-Alex. Road, Giza
Phone: +20233776893
Email: administration@gem.gov.eg
Website: https://gem.eg/ar
GPS coordinates: 29.99361,31.11972
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:05
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