Absolute G.E.M. - Grand Egyptian Museum 🏛️

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Location & Architecture

Located just about 2 km from the Giza Pyramids, GEM is positioned as both a logical and scenic starting point or complement to your Egypt itinerary. Designed by Heneghan Peng Architects, the museum boasts sweeping travertine halls and luminous glass facades, framing views of the pyramids—so the building itself is as breathtaking as its contents.

Entrance & Ticketing
• General admission is priced at approximately 1,300 EGP (around USD 25). Guided 90-minute tours are available for about 1,700 EGP (USD 35).

Hours & Best Times to Visit
• Complex hours:
• Sundays–Tuesdays, Thursdays–Fridays: 8:30 AM–7 PM (galleries 9 AM–6 PM.

Collection Highlights
• The museum houses over 100,000 artifacts, with around 13,000 displayed across 12 galleries organized by period and theme.
• Signature exhibits include:
• A colossal Ramses II statue in the entrance atrium.
• The Great Staircase, featuring more than 60 statues, sarcophagi, and royal artefact’s.
• The complete King Tutankhamun collection, over 5,000 objects displayed together in a 7,500 m² area.
• The hanging obelisk installation and themed galleries on daily life, kingship, and beliefs.
• During the soft opening, many Tutankhamun artifacts and Khufu’s solar barque were still in transition—accessible only via special tours or not open yet.

Visitor Experience & Amenities
• The GEM offers a sleek, immersive experience, with spacious, light-filled galleries that give artifacts—and visitors—room to breathe.
• Guided tours are offered hourly in English and Arabic; audio guides are also available.
• A Children’s Museum provides interactive exhibits tailored for ages 6–12, making the GEM family-friendly.
• Amenities include cafés (local and international blends), restaurants, souvenir shops with authentic Egyptian crafts, and accessible infrastructure (ramps, elevators, wheelchairs).

Duration & Planning Tips
• Allocate 3–5 hours for a thorough visit; history enthusiasts may want a full day to explore every gallery.