The GEM Complex is now providing limited access for previewing site readiness and the visitor experience before its official opening. Visitors can currently explore the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial areas, and the exterior gardens. However, access to the Tutankhamun galleries will remain restricted until the official opening.
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.
Tour Highlights
- 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
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
How to get to the GEM?
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. 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
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Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets1 Day Single Entry Ticket. Specific to date selected during purchase.
Opening hoursSunday, 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
Instant ConfirmationMobile E-ticket with QR code to scan at the gates
Ticket OptionsPrices vary depending on visitor nationality. Egyptian, Expats living in Egypt or Arabs & Other Nationalities
Non refundable ticketsPlease ensure you select the correct dates of visiting before confirming your purchase as tickets are non-refundable.
Valid ID required at the gatesVisitors must show a valid ID. Any kind of fraud will be subjected to 5 times the ticket price.
