Grand Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets, Guided Tour and Tutankhamun Show
Grand Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets, Guided Tour and Tutankhamun Show
Experience Details
The GEM Complex is now offering limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior spaces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.
Please note that this is a timed ticket, meaning you can select from available time slots for entry and guided tour. Please ensure you arrive 15 mins before the start of the tour.
Important: All museum galleries are currently closed.
Located next to the Giza Pyramids, the Museum will host over 100,000 artifacts that belong to the ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, and is set to be the largest archaeological museum in the world. Many pieces in its collection will be displayed for the first time. The museum is sited on a plot of land of about 490,000 square metres (5,300,000 sq ft) which makes it the world's biggest museum, approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex and was built as part of a new master plan for the Giza Plateau called Giza 2030.
Opening Hours
Timings
9:00 AM > 6:00 PM
How to get to the GEM?
We recommend you use Uber for all your transportation needs during your stay in Cairo. Alternatively, you could hire a driver with a car for the day. If you are driving your car, there is a parking lot at the GEM where you can park your car at no 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 6
- Visitors with disabilities 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.
- Limited parking slots are available at the premises.
- 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.
Tutankhamun - The Immersive Exhibition Show
THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED "TUTANKHAMUN – THE IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION" MAKES ITS INTERNATIONAL DEBUT AT THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM IN NOVEMBER 2023
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is proud to announce a unique temporary exhibition that promises to offer an enchanting perspective on Ancient Egypt's captivating history.
For the first time in Egypt, the GEM will host the highly acclaimed "Tutankhamun – The Immersive Exhibition" in partnership with Madrid Artes Digitales. Scheduled to open its doors in November, coinciding with the very month when King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered over a century ago, the exhibition will provide a novel and creative storytelling experience, making it a one-of-a-kind opportunity to rediscover King Tutankhamun's story in an entirely new way.
In a truly immersive experience, using state-of-the-art digital projections, visitors will step into the life of the legendary King Tutankhamun, embarking on a remarkable audiovisual journey that spans over 3,400 years of history. As they explore the recreated temples, treasures, and secrets of Ancient Egypt, they will be enveloped in a 360-degree visual spectacle, paired with an exceptional soundtrack that enhances the experience.
This cutting-edge exhibition is part of the GEM’s temporary exhibition series managed and organized by Legacy Development and Management, a
subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, and the company entrusted with operating the services in the museum complex.
Join us in experiencing history like never before at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Be prepared to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the ages. This promises to be an unforgettable experience, bringing the past to life in a way never witnessed before in Egypt.
What is included
✔ Tutankhamun show tickets (if selected)
✔ Guided tour with museum expert guides
✔ Headset to hear your guides clearly
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