During the closure, the museum will undertake a series of organisational and logistical works to ensure readiness for the high-profile inauguration ceremony.
According to GEM CEO Ahmed Ghoneim, the facility will reopen to the public on 4 November, coinciding with the 103rd anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Visitors will be able to enjoy the museum’s full exhibition experience for the first time.
The GEM, which has been partially accessible since October 2024 under a trial operation phase, began applying its official opening hours for certain areas in February.
The museum welcomes visitors year-round from 9am to 6pm, with extended evening hours every Wednesday and Saturday until 9pm.
The GEM, which overlooks the Giza Pyramids, is set to become the largest archaeological museum in the world, exhibiting the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures for the first time, alongside thousands of other artefacts from Egypt’s ancient civilization.
The official opening will mark a milestone in Egypt’s culture and tourism sectors, attracting global attention and boosting the country’s position as a premier heritage destination.
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