People visit the Egyptian Grand Museum near the Giza pyramids in Cairo. Photos courtesy of Egyptian cabinet.
The museum has introduced a new reservation system to manage visitor numbers following the unprecedented turnout during its opening week.
Under this system, ticket booking and purchase for public holidays and weekends are now available exclusively through the museum’s official website (www.gem.eg).
The measure aims to regulate visitor flow and ensure a high-quality experience across the museum’s vast exhibition areas.
According to Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the GEM Authority, the museum received around 17,000 visitors on Sunday alone.
Since its public opening, it has welcomed an average of about 19,000 visitors daily, reflecting strong interest from both local and international audiences.
“The visitor flow has been remarkably smooth under the new system,” Ghoneim said, adding that the regulation measures have helped balance public enthusiasm with the need to maintain comfortable capacity levels and improve the overall visitor experience.
He noted that growing international interest underscores the museum’s rising status as one of the world’s leading cultural and tourism landmarks.
The museum was officially inaugurated on 1 November in a ceremony attended by 79 official delegations, including 39 led by kings, princes, and heads of state and government.
The public opening on 4 November coincided with the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, giving the occasion added historical and cultural significance.
With its continued high turnout and international attention, the Grand Egyptian Museum is rapidly establishing itself not only as a monumental showcase of Egypt’s ancient heritage but also as a key destination in the global cultural tourism scene.
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