Egypt will inaugurate the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, November 1, marking a historic cultural milestone with a nationwide public holiday and a celebration of unprecedented scale.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ordered comprehensive preparations to ensure a seamless event, inviting citizens and international guests alike to take part in what is being billed as one of the country’s most significant modern achievements.
The inaugural ceremony is expected to attract an elite international audience, bringing together heads of state, global dignitaries, and members of royal families from around the world. The guest list reflects the event’s global stature, with confirmed attendees including German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, and King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia. Their attendance highlights the museum’s international prominence and affirms Egypt’s position as a leading center for cultural exchange and heritage preservation.
The Grand Egyptian Museum: Largest Archaeological Complex on Giza Plateau
Two decades in the making, the Grand Egyptian Museum, situated on the Giza Plateau within sight of the Great Pyramids, represents the largest archaeological museum complex ever constructed. Spanning more than 300,000 square meters, the institution combines vast exhibition spaces with the Middle East’s most extensive restoration and conservation center.
Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum: Full Treasures of King Tutankhamun
Inside, more than 100,000 artifacts will trace the full arc of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the pre-dynastic period to the Greco-Roman era. Among the museum’s centerpiece displays are the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, presented in their entirety for the first time since the pharaoh’s tomb was unearthed in 1922.
The collection will be accompanied by artifacts belonging to Queen Hetepheres, mother of King Khufu, and the reconstructed solar boats of Khufu himself. Officials anticipate that the new museum will attract roughly five million visitors annually.
GEM Opening Festivities: Cultural Program and Expected Annual Visitors (Five Million)
The opening festivities are set to feature a sweeping cultural and artistic program, intended to celebrate Egypt’s ancient legacy while underscoring its contemporary role as a global center for heritage and international exchange.
