The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum complex dedicated to a single civilization, is set to officially open its doors with a grand ceremony on Saturday, 1 November, 2025, near the Giza Pyramids Plateau in Egypt. After over twenty years of planning, construction, and delays, the museum is set to transform how visitors experience ancient Egyptian history, with a new tourist walkway that connects the GEM to the Pyramids of Giza, letting visitors stroll between the two landmarks. Below is a breakdown of its history, purpose, key features, and what to expect from the grand opening. A Brief History of the GEM Acknowledging the limitations of the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo, the concept for the GEM emerged in the late 1990s as part of Egypt’s broader vision to modernize and expand its cultural infrastructure. Construction officially began in 2005, with the goal of creating a state-of-the-art facility to house Egypt’s vast collection of artifacts. However, the project faced numerous setbacks, including funding challenges, political instability following the 2011 Arab Spring, and technical issues. After over USD 1 billion (EGP 47 billion) in investment, funded through…
Everything You Need to Know About the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening
October 28, 2025
