Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Pyramids of Giza, is the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. It houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, offering visitors an unparalleled journey through Egypt’s ancient heritage and modern design. The museum features the Tutankhamun Galleries, Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Stairs, Khufu’s Boats Museum, commercial area, and exterior gardens, providing a comprehensive experience of ancient Egyptian culture and history.

Planning your visit

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza plateau is the largest museum in the world devoted to a single civilization, holding over 100,000 artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection — displayed together for the first time. Beyond the Tutankhamun galleries, the site includes the Grand Hall, the Grand Staircase lined with monumental statuary, Khufu's boat museum and extensive gardens. Its scale is the practical issue: this is a full half-day at minimum, and its newness means fewer visitors arrive knowing the layout.

Most bookable options combine the museum with the pyramids and Sphinx, which sit within sight of it, as a single guided day. Private guided tours are the most common format, including female-guided options, tours with breakfast or lunch included, and transfers from Alexandria port for cruise arrivals. There are also evening dinner experiences with views across the pyramids and the museum. Because the site is new and demand is high, checking availability ahead is worth it — see current dates below.