Do I need to print my ticket?

No, your mobile QR code is accepted at all entrances.

Do children need a ticket?

Children under 4 years old enter for free with a guardian.

What’s included with the ticket?

Access to: Main Galleries Tutankhamun Galleries Grand Hall Hanging Obelisk Grand Staircase Khufu’s Solar Boat Museum Exterior gardens and commercial areas (If selected: 45-min guided tour in English or Arabic.)

When is the museum least crowded?

In the Late evening on Wednesday/Saturday.

Is the Grand Egyptian Museum wheelchair accessible?

The Grand Egyptian Museum is fully designed to be accessible for visitors who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. All main areas of the museum are step-free and connected by wide pathways and ramps, making it easy to move around. Wheelchairs are available on request at the entrance, and there are accessible restrooms distributed throughout the complex. The museum also provides golf carts to help visitors move comfortably across larger distances on the grounds, and elevators equipped with audio guidance connect different levels.

What is the recommended itinerary?

A full-day tour itinerary for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) typically includes morning visits to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, followed by a local lunch around midday. The afternoon is dedicated to exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, focusing on key exhibits like the King Tutankhamun galleries and the Grand Staircase.

What’s the difference between the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir), and the NMEC?

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the newest and most comprehensive museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization. It houses the full Tutankhamun collection, the Grand Staircase, the Hanging Obelisk, and state-of-the-art immersive galleries. The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir is the older, historic museum in downtown Cairo. Many artifacts have been relocated to the GEM, but it still displays important pieces from the prehistoric, Old Kingdom, and Late Period collections. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) focuses on the story and evolution of Egyptian people and culture. Its highlight is the Royal Mummies Hall, where the mummies of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs are displayed.

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Child or Student (4-21 years old)

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Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

1 Day Single Entry Ticket. Specific to date selected during purchase.
Opening hours

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday GEM Complex: Daily from 8.30 AM to 7 PM Galleries: Daily from 9 AM to 6 PM Last ticket purchase: 5 PM Saturday and Wednesday GEM Complex: Daily from 8.30 AM to 10 PM Galleries: Daily from 9 AM to 9 PM Last ticket purchase: 8 PM
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Ticket Options

Prices vary depending on visitor nationality. Egyptian, Expats living in Egypt or Arabs & Other Nationalities
Non refundable tickets

Please ensure you select the correct dates of visiting before confirming your purchase as tickets are non-refundable.
Valid ID required at the gates

Visitors must show a valid ID. Any kind of fraud will be subjected to 5 times the ticket price.

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Experience Details

The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, showcasing more than 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history in a landmark architectural complex overlooking the Giza Plateau.

The museum’s expansive galleries include the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time, along with extensive halls that trace Egypt’s development from its prehistoric beginnings through the Pharaonic, Late, and Greco-Roman periods. Visitors can explore monumental features such as the Grand Staircase lined with statues of kings and deities, the Hanging Obelisk at the entrance, and the colossal statue of Ramesses II that anchors the Grand Hall.

Designed as a fully immersive cultural experience, the museum combines archaeology, conservation, and narrative interpretation through state-of-the-art displays, interactive installations, and carefully curated thematic zones.

Conservation laboratories, open public spaces, and landscaped outdoor areas connect seamlessly with the interior galleries, creating an environment where visitors can engage with Egypt’s heritage in a modern, accessible, and visually striking setting. The Grand Egyptian Museum aims to present the story of ancient Egypt on an unprecedented scale, offering one of the most comprehensive and engaging museum experiences in the world.

Grand Egyptian Museum Highlights

Tutankhamun Mask
Hanging Obelisk
Statue of King Ramesses II
10 Statues of Senusret
Victory Column of Merenpetah
Ptolemaic King and Queen Statues
Grand Staircase Gallery
GEM Gift Shop

Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Hours

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

GEM Complex: Daily from 8.30 AM to 7 PM
Galleries: 9 AM to 6 PM
Last ticket purchase: 5 PM

Saturday and Wednesday

GEM Complex: Daily from 8.30 AM to 10 PM
Galleries: 9 AM to 9 PM
Last ticket purchase: 8 PM

How to get to the Grand Egyptian Museum?

We recommend you use any ride hailing app for all your transportation needs during your stay in Cairo. Alternatively, you could hire a driver with a car for the day by clicking here. If you are driving your car, there is a parking lot at the GEM where you can park your car at an additional fee.

Wheelchair Users: The Grand Egyptian Museum is fully accessible by wheelchair.

Toilets: There are several public toilets at the GEM.

Know Before You Go

Free admission passes are offered to the following:
- Children under the age of 4
- Egyptians with special needs plus one caregiver
- Egyptian tour guides (excluding weekends and public holidays)
- Egyptian Military Veterans (excluding weekends and public holidays)
- First degree family members of Egyptian martyrs (excluding weekends and public holidays)
- Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
Foreign spouses of Egyptians and their children are eligible to buy the Egyptian admission pass.
Parking is available on site for a fee
No outside food or beverage is allowed on the premises
Non-professional, non-commercial personal photography using small handheld cameras and mobile phones is permitted
Professional recording equipment, cameras with removable lenses, photography/camera lights, tripods, and drones are prohibited
All passes are non-transferable and non-refundable
Shouf provides additional ticket allocations for foreign visitors, so availability may remain open here even when it appears limited elsewhere