Grand Egyptian Museum
Tutankhamun's complete treasure brought together for the first time, two kilometres from the pyramids.
Duration
4 hrs – 7 hrs
Best time
At opening
Open
Every day
Entry price
1500 EGP
The Grand Egyptian Museum was conceived to solve a simple problem: the Cairo museum on Tahrir Square could display only a fraction of its collections, and Tutankhamun's treasure was shown in pieces.
The new building, two kilometres from the pyramids, displays all five thousand objects from the tomb together for the first time. The monumental entrance staircase is lined with royal statues and opens onto a glazed wall that frames the pyramids — the staging is the architectural project itself.
Getting there
At Giza, two kilometres from the pyramid plateau. Taxi from central Cairo, forty minutes depending on traffic.
What the price covers
adult foreign visitor ticket. Child 6 to 12, 750 EGP.
What to bring
- Walking shoes
- Dry bag
Rules on site
The museum is vast and needs half a day at least: do not combine it with the pyramids on the same day. Tickets are bought online, and the Tutankhamun galleries may carry a supplement.
Checked on 28 August 2026 at Egyptra — Grand Egyptian Museum, tickets and hours 2026