Egypt Opens the Grand Egyptian Museum, Showcasing Tutankhamun’s Tomb Artefacts in Full for First Time

CAIRO, Egypt — November 1, 2025.

After decades of planning and multiple delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza has officially opened its doors, becoming the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. 

What the museum features

The museum houses more than 100,000 ancient Egyptian artefacts, including the full collection of more than 5,000 items from the tomb of Tutankhamun — this is the first time they’ll be displayed together since their discovery in 1922.  Highlights include the golden mask of Tutankhamun, chariots, coffins and the 4,600-year-old solar boat of Khufu.  The building itself is a landmark: near the Pyramids, with a giant statue of Ramses II, expansive glass facades and state-of-the-art galleries. 

Strategic importance

The GEM is a cornerstone of Egypt’s tourism revival strategy, aiming to draw millions of visitors and reposition Cairo’s cultural capital status.  The full display of Tutankhamun’s collection is expected to spark global interest and deepen Egypt’s soft-power in heritage and archaeology. The project also has broader economic implications: job creation, heritage conservation capacity, and regional culture-industry development.