If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), here are five key tips to make your experience enjoyable and hassle-free.
Located just 2 km from the Giza Pyramid Complex, the Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization—Ancient Egypt. Completed in 2023 for $1.2 billion and officially opened on 1 November 2025, GEM displays artifacts spanning from the Predynastic Period to Roman Egypt.
1. Shuttle Service
A convenient shuttle service connects the Giza Pyramids and GEM, allowing visitors to travel easily between the two sites using a single, joint ticket.
2. Best Time to Visit
To avoid large crowds, arrive early in the morning. The museum opens at 8:30 am, with galleries opening at 9:00 am, making this the ideal time for a calm and comfortable start.
3. Book Tickets Online
Entry tickets cost €25 for foreign visitors, with a discounted rate of €13. Booking online is highly recommended to skip long queues at on-site counters.
4. Accessibility
GEM is designed to be fully accessible.
- Entry is free for special-needs and disabled visitors.
- The museum features ramps, wide pathways, accessible washrooms, and smooth navigation for wheelchair users.
5. Photography Rules
Photography is allowed throughout the museum. However, flash photography and selfie sticks are not permitted.
Among the museum’s many wonders, the 36-foot (11-meter) statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the grand atrium is an unmissable highlight. GEM houses over 100,000 artifacts, including more than 20,000 items displayed for the first time—most notably the complete King Tutankhamun collection of 5,398 pieces, showcased in a massive 81,000 sq ft gallery.
