Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens After 20 Years
The Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, finally opened after 20 years of construction.
It has over 100,000 artifacts, including a giant statue of Ramesses II and items from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
The museum is near the pyramids at Giza and is expected to attract millions of visitors each year.
Its opening has also sparked discussions about returning Egyptian artifacts held in museums abroad.
The museum's opening was delayed due to various issues like revolutions, economic crises, and the pandemic.
President Sisi described it as a gift from Egypt to the world.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, opened after 20 years of construction.
It houses 100,000 artifacts, including a 30ft-tall statue of Ramesses II and the entire contents of King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
The museum is located nine miles from central Cairo, near the pyramids at Giza, and covers 5.4 million square feet.
President Sisi described the museum as a gift from Egypt to the world, aiming to boost tourism and spark discussions about artifact repatriation.
The opening was delayed due to revolutions, economic crises, and the pandemic.
- Who
- President Sisi and the Egyptian government
- What
- Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum
- When
- Last month (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Nine miles from central Cairo, near the pyramids at Giza
- Why
- To showcase Egyptian history and boost tourism
- Location
- Nine miles from central Cairo, near the pyramids at Giza
- Size
- 5.4 million square feet
- Cost
- $1.2 billion (£888 million)
- Artifacts
- 100,000 artifacts covering seven millennia of Egyptian history
- Notable Artifacts
- 30ft-tall statue of Ramesses II and King Tutankhamun’s tomb contents
- Expected Visitors
- Five million visitors a year