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The Grand Egyptian Museum
Archaeological museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum

Al Haram, Egypt

Photography by Grand Egyptian Museum, Heneghan Peng Architects

After more than 20 years in the making, the Grand Egyptian Museum stands as the world’s largest archaeological museum, a breathtaking modern tribute to Egypt’s ancient past. Nestled just beyond the Giza Plateau, its angular architecture mirrors the desert’s horizon, framing views of the Great Pyramids. Inside, over 100,000 artifacts — including the complete Tutankhamun collection — are displayed in vast, light-filled halls designed to honor the grandeur of Egypt’s civilization. The museum merges innovation and antiquity, offering immersive experiences through cutting-edge technology and meticulous preservation. It marks a new era where the ancient world meets the architectural and cultural ambition of the present.

Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum
Photo: Heneghan Peng Architects
Photo: Heneghan Peng Architects
Photo: Heneghan Peng Architects
Photo: Heneghan Peng Architects

The details

Category
Archaeological museum
Address
Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3513204, Egypt
Phone
+20 2 35317344
Website
gem.eg

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