Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt

Poised on the Giza Plateau within sight of the pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum represents a bold new chapter in the country’s custodianship of its ancient past. Designed as one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, the GEM’s striking modern architecture – all sharp lines, warm limestone and soaring internal spaces – serves as a dramatic counterpoint to the timeless monuments on the horizon. Inside, the scale is equally impressive: vast, light-filled galleries have been purpose-built to showcase Egypt’s most iconic treasures with the clarity and reverence they deserve.

The full Tutankhamun collection will, for the first time, be displayed in its entirety, allowing visitors to follow the boy king’s story through over five thousand objects, from exquisite jewellery to the famous golden funerary mask. Beyond Tutankhamun, the museum’s thematic approach brings coherence to Egypt’s long history, with masterpieces drawn from across the country presented in spacious, meticulously curated halls.

One of the GEM’s most arresting features is its monumental Grand Staircase, lined with towering statues and architectural fragments that rise in procession towards the glass façade. As Egypt’s new cultural flagship, the museum promises an experience that is at once scholarly, elegant and overwhelmingly awe-inspiring – a fitting gateway to the ancient world.